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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $54,300
Base Invoice $44,098 $51,180
Advance Package 7,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Premium Tier   2,950
Advance Package 7,194  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunshades, second row   230
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Premium Tier   2,715
Options (change) 7,950 7,000
Options (change) 7,194 6,440
Destination 895 995
Total Price $57,045 $62,295
Total Invoice $52,187 $58,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 M40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,272
Model Year20122018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$57,045$62,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$56,815
Total Invoice$52,187$58,615
Adjustments for Features0-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$53,459

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelRLX3
TrimBaseM40i
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
Heated steering wheel $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.8 in
Length195.8 in185.9 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.862.7 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 system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

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