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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: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $39,920 $41,300
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package     800 800
Lighting Package     800 800
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Track Handling Package     2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Navigation system     1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package     730 730
Lighting Package     730 730
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Track Handling Package     2,095  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Options (change) 0 0 13,650 11,350
Options (change) 0 0 12,425 10,330
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $57,295 $56,495
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $53,340 $52,625

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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: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,093
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
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)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$55,645$59,145$57,295$56,495
Adjustments for Features-795-3,195-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,850$55,950$56,845$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$350$0
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$53,340$52,625
Adjustments for Features-747-3,001-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,532$52,557$52,921$52,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$296$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMDXMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance328i328d
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  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
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  
Apple CarPlay 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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$8,475$10,875$8,130$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$3,195$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-747-3,001-4190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016
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.3,621 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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