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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: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $13,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $42,801 $28,300 $33,485
Advance Package 7,950    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Advance Package 7,128    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 7,950 10,895 9,395
Options (change) 7,128 9,915 8,545
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $56,035 $42,490 $46,690
Total Invoice $50,814 $38,910 $42,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,132
Model Year201120062006
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$56,035$42,490$46,690
Adjustments for Features-4,1600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,875$42,490$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$50,814$38,910$42,725
Adjustments for Features-3,7720-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,042$38,910$42,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120062006
ModelRL3-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,165$2,005$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7720-229

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelRL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length195.8 in178.2 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,286 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 Volume13.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested92533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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