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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: $53,500

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,908

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelRL3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $43,400
Base Invoice $43,912 $40,110
Technology Package 3,800  
Navigation system   2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,381  
Navigation system   1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 3,800 9,175
Options (change) 3,381 8,365
Destination 615 925
Total Price $53,715 $53,500
Total Invoice $47,908 $49,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 335i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116
Model Year20062014
ModelRL3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-18
Total Price$53,715$53,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$52,010
Total Invoice$47,908$49,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$48,024

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelRL3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,760 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 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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