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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: $54,445

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,240

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $42,700
Base Invoice $51,284 $39,465
AWD 2,000  
Premium Package   3,450
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   250
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
AWD 1,874  
Premium Package   3,140
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Technology Package   2,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   230
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,000 10,850
Options (change) 1,874 9,880
Destination 995 895
Total Price $57,645 $54,445
Total Invoice $54,153 $50,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$57,645$54,445
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,300$54,445
Total Invoice$54,153$50,240
Adjustments for Features-5,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,132$50,240

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 front camera$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 
Second-row high console$250 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,400$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in183.0 in
Width77.2 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.4,222 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 Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 in36.8 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested41517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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