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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $48,950
Base Invoice $41,560 $46,205
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 7,420 6,750
Options (change) 6,652 6,215
Destination 715 995
Total Price $54,415 $56,695
Total Invoice $48,927 $53,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,068
Model Year20082017
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/50-18
Total Price$54,415$56,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$53,065
Total Invoice$48,927$53,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$49,995

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in183.8 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.163.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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