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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: $43,220

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXX3
TrimBasePMC Edition3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $36,800
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Premium Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Premium Package     1,640
Xenon HID headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 5,725
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 5,215
Destination 1,045 1,045 695
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $43,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,247
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXX3
TrimBasePMC Edition3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$44,645$55,745$43,220
Adjustments for Features-2,660-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,985$53,085$43,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXX3
TrimBasePMC Edition3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,440$8,440$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-356-2170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212006
ModelRDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.1 in
Length186.8 in179.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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