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Acura MDX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $48,950
Base Invoice $37,252 $46,205
Sport Package 6,150  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Sport Package 5,577  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 6,150 6,000
Options (change) 5,577 5,525
Destination 760 995
Total Price $47,900 $55,945
Total Invoice $43,589 $52,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,751
Model Year20092017
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$47,900$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$54,475
Total Invoice$43,589$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,589$51,340

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,700$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,385

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in183.8 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height68.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested80030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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