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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $35,400
Base Invoice $33,995 $32,750
Advance Package 6,700  
Premium Package   3,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Advance Package 6,347  
Premium Package   3,050
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 6,700 12,220
Options (change) 6,347 11,070
Destination 975 825
Total Price $43,475 $48,445
Total Invoice $41,317 $44,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,148
Model Year20182009
ModelRDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine279hp 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$43,475$48,445
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,455$48,445
Total Invoice$41,317$44,645
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,497$44,645

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,950$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length184.4 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

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 mirror75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested284046%
Total Not Requested332554%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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