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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: $53,245 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $18,500 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749 Acura RL | ||
| Difference: $18,666 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $61,595 |
| Technology Package | 4,150 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 3,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Technology Package | 3,756 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 3,310 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 4,150 | 5,250 |
| Options (change) | 3,756 | 4,825 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $71,745 |
| Total Invoice | $48,749 | $67,415 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,185 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,430 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $71,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,245 | $70,430 |
| Total Invoice | $48,749 | $67,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,236 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,749 | $66,179 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,790 | $7,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,236 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,100 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 13.0 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 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 28% |
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% |
| 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% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 44% |
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