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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: $51,060 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $16,540 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $16,535 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,680 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $41,935 | $51,630 |
| Technology Package | 3,620 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Technology Package | 3,245 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 3,620 | 9,525 |
| Options (change) | 3,245 | 8,670 |
| Destination | 760 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $51,060 | $67,600 |
| Total Invoice | $45,940 | $62,475 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,685 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,465 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,060 | $67,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,145 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,915 | $67,600 |
| Total Invoice | $45,940 | $62,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,930 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,010 | $62,475 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,115 | $3,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,145 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,930 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,084 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 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 25% |
| 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 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 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 27% |
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