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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $33,995 $38,315 $39,695
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 8,200 11,350 11,350
Options (change) 7,768 10,325 10,325
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $44,975 $53,725 $55,225
Total Invoice $42,738 $49,565 $50,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,900
Model Year201820142014
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,975$53,725$55,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$52,720$54,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$42,738$49,565$50,945
Adjustments for Features0-927-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$48,638$50,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820142014
ModelRDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$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
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,475$9,480$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-927-835

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelRDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length184.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,895 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 mirror75Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested441572%
Total Not Requested175028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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