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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Advance Package 6,650      
Driving Assistance Package   900 900 900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Premium Tier   3,300 3,300 2,950
M Sport Design   4,100 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Advance Package 6,300      
Driving Assistance Package   830 830 830
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
Premium Tier   3,035 3,035 2,715
M Sport Design   3,770 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645
Panoramic sunroof   1,105 1,105  
Options (change) 6,650 15,200 15,200 8,500
Options (change) 6,300 13,985 13,985 7,825
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $43,295 $59,195 $61,195 $66,095

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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: $12,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,092
Model Year2017202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$43,295$59,195$61,195$66,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,280-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$55,615$55,915$60,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$4,750

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017202120212021
ModelRDXX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
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$0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
LED headlights$1000  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$8,605$10,305$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,280$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-906-1,292-765

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172021
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.8 in
Length184.4 in185.9 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested474077%
Total Not Requested142523%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

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