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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: $54,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,446

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $9,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvanceM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $54,300
Base Invoice $49,506 $51,180
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated second row seats   350
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated second row seats   320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 0 8,950
Options (change) 0 8,235
Destination 940 995
Total Price $54,170 $64,245
Total Invoice $50,446 $60,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year20162018
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvanceM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-19
Total Price$54,170$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$61,365
Total Invoice$50,446$60,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,446$57,702

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvanceM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.8 in
Length193.6 in185.9 in
Width77.2 in74.4 in
Height67.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 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 in36.4 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 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

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