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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,879

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $46,800
Base Invoice $33,287 $43,735
Advance Package 6,650  
AWD 1,500  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Driver Assistance Package   950
LED headlights   1,900
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Advance Package 6,243  
AWD 1,409  
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Driver Assistance Package   865
LED headlights   1,730
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,150 11,350
Options (change) 7,652 10,330
Destination 940 995
Total Price $44,460 $59,145
Total Invoice $41,879 $55,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,338
Model Year20162016
ModelRDXX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$44,460$59,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$57,165
Total Invoice$41,879$55,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,879$53,217

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016
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 start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,750$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length184.4 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested441572%
Total Not Requested175028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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