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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: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,195 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $30,505 $42,020 $40,625
Technology Package 3,500    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Technology Package 3,210    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Premium Package   1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 3,500 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 3,210 5,780 5,780
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $51,745 $50,245
Total Invoice $34,430 $48,795 $47,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,942
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$51,745$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$48,635$47,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$34,430$48,795$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,933-3,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$45,862$44,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$6,975$10,085$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,933-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in182.0 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,663 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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