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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: $12,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Technology Package 3,500      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,350 1,350  
Technology Package 3,210      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,240 1,240  
Options (change) 3,500 5,950 5,950 4,600
Options (change) 3,210 5,475 5,475 4,235
Destination 715 995 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $49,945 $51,945 $62,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,705
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$37,410$49,945$51,945$62,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-3,610-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$48,035$48,335$56,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$8,150

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$8,235$9,935$12,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$3,610$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-247-450-505

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082021
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.8 in
Length180.7 in185.9 in
Width73.6 in74.4 in
Height65.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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