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Acura RDX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $39,400
Base Invoice $30,505 $36,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 0 3,650
Options (change) 0 3,325
Destination 715 825
Total Price $33,910 $43,875
Total Invoice $31,220 $40,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,093
Model Year20082009
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$33,910$43,875
Adjustments for Features0-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$43,780
Total Invoice$31,220$40,400
Adjustments for Features0-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,220$40,313

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.1 in
Length180.7 in179.7 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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