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Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,400

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,260

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,505 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $50,365 $43,415 $42,020
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Heated second row seats   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package     2,300
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Heated second row seats   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 0 9,300 11,600
Options (change) 0 8,555 10,670
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $55,400 $56,245 $57,045
Total Invoice $51,260 $52,965 $53,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year201420182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,400$56,245$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4700-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,930$56,245$56,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$51,260$52,965$53,685
Adjustments for Features-4350-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,825$52,965$53,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$297

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HDMI port$25  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,825$8,355$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4350-423

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in182.0 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height66.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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