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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: $43,820

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,125

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $7,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelRLX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $36,800
Base Invoice $42,801 $33,670
Technology Package 4,150  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,721  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 4,150 6,325
Options (change) 3,721 5,760
Destination 885 695
Total Price $52,235 $43,820
Total Invoice $47,407 $40,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,116
Model Year20112006
ModelRLX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$52,235$43,820
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,950$43,820
Total Invoice$47,407$40,125
Adjustments for Features-1,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,241$40,125

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelRLX3
TrimBase3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
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 trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.1 in
Length195.8 in179.7 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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