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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: $41,420

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,940

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMDXX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $36,800
Base Invoice $39,410 $33,670
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 0 3,925
Options (change) 0 3,575
Destination 885 695
Total Price $43,815 $41,420
Total Invoice $40,295 $37,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $865
Model Year20112006
ModelMDXX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$43,815$41,420
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$41,420
Total Invoice$40,295$37,940
Adjustments for Features-1,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,805$37,940

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelMDXX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
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$8,100$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.1 in
Length191.6 in179.7 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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