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Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,425

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,425

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $43,912 $34,080 $39,880
Technology Package 3,800    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Technology Package 3,381    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 3,800 13,650 11,850
Options (change) 3,381 12,420 10,780
Destination 615 925 925
Total Price $53,715 $51,425 $55,925
Total Invoice $47,908 $47,425 $51,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16
Model Year200620132013
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$53,715$51,425$55,925
Adjustments for Features-5600-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,155$51,425$54,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$47,908$47,425$51,585
Adjustments for Features-4990-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,409$47,425$50,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620132013
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,105$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4990-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelRL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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