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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: $47,375

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,585

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $39,400
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,250
Technology Package 4,150  
Premium Package   2,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Technology Package 3,756  
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,150 7,150
Options (change) 3,756 6,510
Destination 895 825
Total Price $53,245 $47,375
Total Invoice $48,749 $43,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year20122009
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$53,245$47,375
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,985$47,375
Total Invoice$48,749$43,585
Adjustments for Features-2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,511$43,585

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,099 lb.4,067 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 xDrive30i

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%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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