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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: $43,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,010

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $40,795 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Technology Package 3,620       3,250
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Steering-linked headlights   800      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Technology Package 3,221       2,960
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Steering-linked headlights   730      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,620 8,895 7,395 7,395 8,445
Options (change) 3,221 8,095 6,725 6,725 7,685
Destination 670 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $50,070 $43,320 $48,520 $51,220 $65,420
Total Invoice $44,686 $40,010 $44,805 $47,220 $60,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,981
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$50,070$43,320$48,520$51,220$65,420
Adjustments for Features-3,02000-950-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$43,320$48,520$50,270$63,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$6,950$20,650
Total Invoice$44,686$40,010$44,805$47,220$60,450
Adjustments for Features-2,69500-876-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,991$40,010$44,805$46,344$59,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795$6,334$19,100

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,440$2,420$2,420$3,370$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$0$0$950$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,69500-876-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009
ModelRL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length193.6 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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