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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,095 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $32,962 $39,275 $40,655
Technology Package 3,700    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Technology Package 3,424    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 3,700 7,300 7,300
Options (change) 3,424 6,640 6,640
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $39,715 $50,245 $51,745
Total Invoice $37,306 $46,910 $48,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year201520152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,715$50,245$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$46,150$47,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$37,306$46,910$48,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,823-3,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$43,087$44,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152015
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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  
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,370$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,823-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested156562%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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