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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: $50,615 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $15,905 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $15,930 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,280 | $54,850 |
| Base Invoice | $41,560 | $50,640 |
| Technology Package | 3,620 | 3,250 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Technology Package | 3,245 | 2,960 |
| Premium Package | 1,820 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Options (change) | 3,620 | 9,545 |
| Options (change) | 3,245 | 8,685 |
| Destination | 715 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $50,615 | $66,520 |
| Total Invoice | $45,520 | $61,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,475 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,342 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $50,615 | $66,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,570 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,045 | $66,520 |
| Total Invoice | $45,520 | $61,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,412 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,108 | $61,450 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $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 | $5,790 | $4,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,570 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,412 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| 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 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% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 42% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
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