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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: $51,015

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,120

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $41,050
Base Invoice $42,801 $37,965
Advance Package 7,950  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Advance Package 7,128  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,950 9,090
Options (change) 7,128 8,280
Destination 885 875
Total Price $56,035 $51,015
Total Invoice $50,814 $47,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,091
Model Year20112011
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$56,035$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$50,585
Total Invoice$50,814$47,120
Adjustments for Features0-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$46,723

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in183.0 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested176559%

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