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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: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $35,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $32,750
Technology Package 3,100  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   400
Technology Package 2,843  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 3,100 8,220
Options (change) 2,843 7,480
Destination 885 825
Total Price $36,880 $44,445
Total Invoice $34,374 $41,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,998
Model Year20122009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,880$44,445
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$44,445
Total Invoice$34,374$41,055
Adjustments for Features-3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,057$41,055

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in178.2 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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