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

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Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,195 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $30,505 $39,275 $40,655
Technology Package 3,500    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Technology Package 3,210    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 3,500 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 3,210 5,730 5,730
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $49,245 $50,745
Total Invoice $34,430 $46,000 $47,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,179
Model Year200820152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,410$49,245$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$46,685$48,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$34,430$46,000$47,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,391-2,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$43,609$45,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,110$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391-2,297

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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