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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $41,050
Base Invoice $30,505 $37,965
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 3,210  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,500 6,540
Options (change) 3,210 5,955
Destination 715 875
Total Price $37,410 $48,465
Total Invoice $34,430 $44,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,676
Model Year20082011
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,410$48,465
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$47,720
Total Invoice$34,430$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$44,106

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$6,450$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-689

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in183.0 in
Width73.6 in74.1 in
Height65.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

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