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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: $47,600

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,121

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $43,950
Base Invoice $39,863 $40,615
Technology Package 3,675  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 3,363  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,675 5,000
Options (change) 3,363 4,550
Destination 895 895
Total Price $47,600 $49,845
Total Invoice $44,121 $46,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,736
Model Year20122013
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$47,600$49,845
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,740$49,845
Total Invoice$44,121$46,060
Adjustments for Features-7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,324$46,060

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 cover $75
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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