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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: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,095 $41,350
Base Invoice $32,962 $38,220
Technology Package 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Technology Package 3,424  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 3,700 900
Options (change) 3,424 820
Destination 920 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,715 $35,675
Total Invoice $37,306 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $835
Model Year20152014
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$39,715$35,675
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$35,675
Total Invoice$37,306$32,465
Adjustments for Features-4,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,300$32,465

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0060

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
ModelRDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length183.5 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested109043%

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