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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: $47,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelMDXMDXMDX3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,250 $59,750 $61,750 $34,500
Steering-linked headlights       800
Premium Package       3,350
Navigation system       2,100
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
iPod integration       400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Obstacle detection, rear       350
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Sunshades, second row       250
Proximity key       500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Steering-linked headlights       730
Premium Package       3,050
Navigation system       1,910
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
iPod integration       365
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Obstacle detection, rear       320
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Sunshades, second row       230
Proximity key       455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,145
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,005
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 825
Total Price $57,275 $60,775 $62,775 $47,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,732
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelMDXMDXMDX3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H290hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT9S7T9M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11501, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20265/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$57,275$60,775$62,775$47,470
Adjustments for Features-8,660-11,060-10,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,615$49,715$52,415$47,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$3,800$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2020202020202008
ModelMDXMDXMDX3-Series
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePMC Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Display key$50$50$50 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,465$15,865$15,165$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,660$11,060$10,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-155-187-1690

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202008
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length196.2 in178.2 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft358.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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