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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: $14,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $45,500
Base Invoice $30,505 $42,540
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Technology Package 3,210  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 3,500 5,400
Options (change) 3,210 4,910
Destination 715 995
Total Price $37,410 $51,895
Total Invoice $34,430 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,902
Model Year20082015
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$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$48,560
Total Invoice$34,430$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$45,332

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in183.8 in
Width73.6 in74.1 in
Height65.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 player0Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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