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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: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,095 $35,400
Base Invoice $32,962 $32,750
Technology Package 3,700  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 3,424  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 3,700 8,720
Options (change) 3,424 7,935
Destination 920 825
Total Price $39,715 $44,945
Total Invoice $37,306 $41,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,866
Model Year20152009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,715$44,945
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$44,945
Total Invoice$37,306$41,510
Adjustments for Features-6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,644$41,510

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6620

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length183.5 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft358.0 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 player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested154061%
Total Not Requested97539%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150Yes
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

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