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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: $48,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $41,560 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
CMBS and Pax 3,800        
Technology Package 3,620        
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
CMBS and Pax 3,407        
Technology Package 3,245        
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package   2,230 2,230 2,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Options (change) 7,420 8,675 8,675 8,675 6,225
Options (change) 6,652 7,895 7,895 7,895 5,665
Destination 715 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $54,415 $48,020 $49,520 $49,369 $53,020
Total Invoice $48,927 $44,850 $46,230 $45,774 $49,475

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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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,175
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$54,415$48,020$49,520$49,369$53,020
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,150-1,250-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,330$46,870$48,270$48,094$53,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400$1,224$6,150
Total Invoice$48,927$44,850$46,230$45,774$49,475
Adjustments for Features-976-1,074-1,167-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,951$43,776$45,063$44,592$49,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,287$816$5,699

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelRL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,380$7,480$7,505$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,150$1,250$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-976-1,074-1,167-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016
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.3,431 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

CMBS and Pax
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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