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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $2,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $43,415 $42,020
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     850 850
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Heated second row seats     350 350
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
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Heated second row seats     320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package       2,115
Options (change) 0 0 11,290 13,590
Options (change) 0 0 10,380 12,495
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $58,235 $59,035
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $54,790 $55,510

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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: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,342
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT9S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,645$59,145$58,235$59,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-180-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,645$56,745$58,055$58,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$350
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$54,790$55,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-169-592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,279$53,304$54,621$54,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$297

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Display key$50$50  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$10,850$8,630$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$180$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-169-592

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in182.0 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 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
15.0 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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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