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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMDXi3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,650 $42,400
Base Invoice $51,284 $39,690
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 5,550
Options (change) 0 5,050
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $55,645 $41,445
Total Invoice $52,279 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year20182016
ModelMDXi3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6168hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20155/70-19
Total Price$55,645$41,445
Adjustments for Features-7,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$41,445
Total Invoice$52,279$38,235
Adjustments for Features-7,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,913$38,235

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
ModelMDXi3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,915$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
ModelMDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.2 in
Length196.2 in157.4 in
Width77.2 in69.9 in
Height67.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,001 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 Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 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
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
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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