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Acura RDX vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $42,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $39,690
Technology Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package 2,843  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,100 550
Options (change) 2,843 500
Destination 885 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,880 $36,445
Total Invoice $34,374 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$36,880$36,445
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$36,445
Total Invoice$34,374$33,685
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,904$33,685

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4700

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in157.4 in
Width73.6 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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