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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $43,950
Base Invoice $30,646 $40,615
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,100 5,000
Options (change) 4,677 4,550
Destination 885 895
Total Price $38,880 $49,845
Total Invoice $36,208 $46,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,071
Model Year20112013
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$38,880$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$49,000
Total Invoice$36,208$46,060
Adjustments for Features0-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$45,279

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,931 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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