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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $46,800
Base Invoice $39,863 $43,735
Advance Package 9,625  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Advance Package 8,809  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 9,625 8,500
Options (change) 8,809 7,735
Destination 895 995
Total Price $53,550 $56,295
Total Invoice $49,567 $52,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,542
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$53,550$56,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$54,840
Total Invoice$49,567$52,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$51,109

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,650$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,356

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.8 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height68.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested249062%
Total Not Requested150038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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