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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $30,646 $39,920 $41,300
Technology Package 3,100    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Technology Package 2,843    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Premium Package   1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 3,100 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 2,843 5,595 5,595
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $36,880 $49,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $34,374 $46,510 $47,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,527
Model Year201120162016
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$36,880$49,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,935-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$44,860$46,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$34,374$46,510$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,609-4,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$41,901$43,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120162016
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $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  
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
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  
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
Boost gauge$75  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,725$9,660$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,935$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,609-4,514

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,744 lb.3,621 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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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