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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,670 $44,450
Base Invoice $33,872 $42,020
Advance Package 6,650  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Advance Package 6,300  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 6,650 4,050
Options (change) 6,300 3,725
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,295 $41,995
Total Invoice $41,147 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,408
Model Year20172017
ModelRDXi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$43,295$41,995
Adjustments for Features-4,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,755$41,995
Total Invoice$41,147$39,240
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,832$39,240

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
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 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 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 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,440$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3150

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelRDXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length184.4 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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 Requested276545%
Total Not Requested340055%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested129076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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