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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: $71,645

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $95,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,180

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $88,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNSX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $156,000 $60,100
Base Invoice $144,881 $55,470
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500  
Technology Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
Satellite radio 500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 3,000  
Premium Package   4,350
245/35ZR19   1,250
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370  
Technology Package 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639 500
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
Satellite radio 457  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 2,740  
Premium Package   3,960
245/35ZR19   1,140
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,000 9,350
Options (change) 9,133 8,515
Destination 940 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $166,940 $71,645
Total Invoice $154,954 $66,180

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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: $92,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,115
Model Year20172012
ModelNSX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V6 H414hp V8
TransmissionS9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$166,940$71,645
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$164,075$71,645
Total Invoice$154,954$66,180
Adjustments for Features-2,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$152,295$66,180

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,875$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelNSX3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.5 in108.7 in
Length176.0 in181.1 in
Width76.4 in70.2 in
Height47.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested84026%

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