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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: $56,095

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $98

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $46,800
Base Invoice $44,098 $43,735
Advance Package 7,950  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Advance Package 7,194  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,950 8,300
Options (change) 7,194 7,555
Destination 895 995
Total Price $57,045 $56,095
Total Invoice $52,187 $52,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,192
Model Year20122016
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$57,045$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$52,565
Total Invoice$52,187$52,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$48,995

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
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 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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$7,340$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,290

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in183.8 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 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
13.8 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 control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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