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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMDXMDXi3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $42,400
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $39,690
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,200    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,114    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 1,200 0 3,050
Options (change) 1,114 0 2,775
Destination 940 940 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,580 $54,170 $38,945
Total Invoice $46,184 $50,446 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,992
Model Year201620162016
ModelMDXMDXi3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19155/70-19
Total Price$49,580$54,170$38,945
Adjustments for Features-6,690-8,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$45,355$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$46,184$50,446$35,960
Adjustments for Features-6,232-8,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,952$42,237$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year201620162016
ModelMDXMDXi3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop $150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,165$13,290$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$8,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,232-8,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162016
ModelMDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.2 in
Length193.6 in157.4 in
Width77.2 in69.9 in
Height67.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested129076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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