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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: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $30,646 $38,315 $39,695
Technology Package 3,100    
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 2,843    
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) 3,100 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 2,843 5,730 5,730
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $48,675 $50,175
Total Invoice $34,374 $44,970 $46,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,637
Model Year201220142014
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$48,675$50,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,285-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$44,390$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$34,374$44,970$46,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,959-3,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$41,011$42,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220142014
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 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
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
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
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  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,300$8,585$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,959-3,866

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,744 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
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

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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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