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Acura MDX vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,930 $42,400
Base Invoice $39,410 $39,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 550
Options (change) 0 500
Destination 885 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,815 $36,445
Total Invoice $40,295 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,331
Model Year20112015
ModelMDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$43,815$36,445
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$36,445
Total Invoice$40,295$33,685
Adjustments for Features-5,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,016$33,685

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelMDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,865$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelMDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in157.4 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height68.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft311.8 ft3

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