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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: $47,490

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,628

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $41,050
Base Invoice $39,410 $37,965
Technology Package 3,675  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Power liftgate   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 3,333  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Power liftgate   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,675 7,690
Options (change) 3,333 7,000
Destination 885 875
Total Price $47,490 $49,615
Total Invoice $43,628 $45,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,483
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$47,490$49,615
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,195$49,615
Total Invoice$43,628$45,840
Adjustments for Features-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,357$45,840

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.0 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height68.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86558%
Total Not Requested62542%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested181561%

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