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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: $46,870 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $10,175 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $8,992 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $33,600 | $40,300 | $43,900 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $31,090 | $37,255 | $40,570 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,350 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Advance Package | 7,194 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,050 | 2,410 | 2,410 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 12,445 | 10,945 | 10,945 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 11,280 | 9,910 | 9,910 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -900 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $46,870 | $52,070 | $54,770 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $43,195 | $47,990 | $50,405 |
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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: $6,230 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,383 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $46,870 | $52,070 | $54,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,945 | 0 | 0 | -950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,100 | $46,870 | $52,070 | $53,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,200 | $6,950 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $43,195 | $47,990 | $50,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,609 | 0 | 0 | -874 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,578 | $43,195 | $47,990 | $49,531 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,795 | $6,336 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $6,590 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $3,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,945 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,609 | 0 | 0 | -874 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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 | 4,100 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 | 13.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-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 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 33% |
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