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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: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $45,500
Base Invoice $32,245 $42,540
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,100 6,800
Options (change) 4,721 6,185
Destination 895 995
Total Price $40,315 $53,295
Total Invoice $37,861 $49,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,808
Model Year20132015
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$40,315$53,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$50,025
Total Invoice$37,861$49,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,861$46,669

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132015
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,051

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132015
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length183.5 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested191576%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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