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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: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $2,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $2,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $46,800
Base Invoice $51,284 $43,735
AWD 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Navigation system   1,950
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Premium Package   2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
AWD 1,874  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Navigation system   1,775
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Premium Package   2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
LED headlights   1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,000 12,600
Options (change) 1,874 11,465
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,645 $60,395
Total Invoice $54,153 $56,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20182016
ModelMDXX3
TrimAdvancexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$57,645$60,395
Adjustments for Features-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$60,395
Total Invoice$54,153$56,195
Adjustments for Features-2,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,114$56,195

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182016
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
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
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 
Second-row high console$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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,225$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182016
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in183.8 in
Width77.2 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,215 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 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 in36.5 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 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

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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