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Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,600 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $6,470 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,300 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $4,386 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,780 | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $40,795 | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 | $51,630 |
| Technology Package | 3,620 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,500 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,221 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,275 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,620 | 8,125 | 7,225 | 7,225 | 8,425 |
| Options (change) | 3,221 | 7,395 | 6,575 | 6,575 | 7,670 |
| Destination | 670 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $50,070 | $43,600 | $50,150 | $52,250 | $66,500 |
| Total Invoice | $44,686 | $40,300 | $46,335 | $48,270 | $61,475 |
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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: $4,525 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,684 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $50,070 | $43,600 | $50,150 | $52,250 | $66,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,995 | -1,050 | 0 | -950 | -1,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,075 | $42,550 | $50,150 | $51,300 | $65,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,600 | $8,750 | $22,575 |
| Total Invoice | $44,686 | $40,300 | $46,335 | $48,270 | $61,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,673 | -971 | 0 | -878 | -1,271 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,013 | $39,329 | $46,335 | $47,392 | $60,204 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,006 | $8,063 | $20,875 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,565 | $3,620 | $2,570 | $3,520 | $3,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,995 | $1,050 | $0 | $950 | $1,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,673 | -971 | 0 | -878 | -1,271 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 30% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 34% |
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