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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: $55,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,465

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $58,150 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $54,563 $39,275 $40,655
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Options (change) 0 12,300 12,300
Options (change) 0 11,195 11,195
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $59,145 $55,245 $56,745
Total Invoice $55,558 $51,465 $52,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year201820152015
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine257hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/27 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$59,145$55,245$56,745
Adjustments for Features-3,795-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,350$55,145$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$55,558$51,465$52,845
Adjustments for Features-3,565-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,993$51,372$52,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820152015
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Display key$50  
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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 
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,725$8,030$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,565-930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in182.1 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,045 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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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