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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,670 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $33,872 $43,415 $42,020
Advance Package 6,650    
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package     2,300
Advance Package 6,300    
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 6,650 8,700 11,000
Options (change) 6,300 8,005 10,120
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,295 $55,645 $56,445
Total Invoice $41,147 $52,415 $53,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,979
Model Year201720182018
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,295$55,645$56,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$53,215$53,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$41,147$52,415$53,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,289-2,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,147$50,126$50,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$298

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720182018
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
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 start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$8,030$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289-2,711

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length184.4 in182.0 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested434070%
Total Not Requested182530%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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