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Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,665

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $109,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $102,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelNSX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $156,000 $48,900
Base Invoice $144,881 $44,680
Technology Package 2,800  
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 3,000  
Power front seats   995
Adjustable seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   700
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler   0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Technology Package 2,557  
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639 430
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 2,740  
Power front seats   905
Adjustable seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   635
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Navigation system   1,640
Rear spoiler   0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 9,500 6,070
Options (change) 8,676 5,525
Destination 940 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $166,440 $56,665
Total Invoice $154,497 $51,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,206
Model Year20172006
ModelNSX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V6 H333hp I6
TransmissionS9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$166,440$56,665
Adjustments for Features-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$159,555$56,665
Total Invoice$154,497$51,900
Adjustments for Features-6,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$148,106$51,900

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelNSX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,100$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelNSX3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.5 in107.3 in
Length176.0 in176.7 in
Width76.4 in69.2 in
Height47.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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