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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: $59,145

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,558

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance   
Difference: $847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $54,563 $45,860
Premium Package   2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
Navigation system   2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
Navigation system   1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 10,575
Options (change) 0 9,620
Destination 995 925
Total Price $59,145 $61,150
Total Invoice $55,558 $56,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,794
Model Year20182013
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/27 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$59,145$61,150
Adjustments for Features-8,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,685$61,150
Total Invoice$55,558$56,405
Adjustments for Features-7,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,611$56,405

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,725$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in182.5 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested067%
Total Not Requested033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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