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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $42,700
Base Invoice $32,962 $39,465
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Power liftgate   500
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,296  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Power liftgate   455
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,100 7,650
Options (change) 4,720 6,965
Destination 920 895
Total Price $41,115 $51,245
Total Invoice $38,602 $47,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,379
Model Year20152012
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$41,115$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$49,790
Total Invoice$38,602$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,602$45,981

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
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 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
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 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$5,725$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length183.5 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 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 player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested189075%
Total Not Requested62525%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

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