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Acura RL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,715

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,908

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $54,300
Base Invoice $43,912 $51,180
Technology Package 3,800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Technology Package 3,381  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 3,800 5,900
Options (change) 3,381 5,430
Destination 615 995
Total Price $53,715 $61,195
Total Invoice $47,908 $57,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,491
Model Year20062018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/50-19
Total Price$53,715$61,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$55,665
Total Invoice$47,908$57,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$52,399

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,215$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,206

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062018
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.8 in
Length193.6 in185.9 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.162.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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