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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: $56,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,303

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $5,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $48,950
Base Invoice $49,506 $46,205
AWD 2,000  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Package   950
LED headlights   1,900
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
AWD 1,857  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Package   875
LED headlights   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Heated front seats   460
Sunshades, second row   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,000 11,000
Options (change) 1,857 10,130
Destination 940 995
Total Price $56,170 $60,945
Total Invoice $52,303 $57,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year20162017
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$56,170$60,945
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$60,945
Total Invoice$52,303$57,330
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,748$57,330

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,200$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in183.8 in
Width77.2 in74.1 in
Height67.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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