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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: $53,125

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,055

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $44,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $41,490
Advance Package 7,950  
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Advance Package 7,194  
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,950 7,300
Options (change) 7,194 6,640
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $53,125
Total Invoice $52,187 $49,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,499
Model Year20122014
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$57,045$53,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$51,645
Total Invoice$52,187$49,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$47,688

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
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
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
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,367

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
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 warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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