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Acura RL vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $42,400
Base Invoice $41,560 $39,690
Technology Package 3,620  
Tera World   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package 3,245  
Tera World   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,620 3,050
Options (change) 3,245 2,775
Destination 715 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $50,615 $38,945
Total Invoice $45,520 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,510
Model Year20082016
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$50,615$38,945
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,335$38,945
Total Invoice$45,520$35,960
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,470$35,960

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082016
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,455$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0500

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082016
ModelRLi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length193.6 in157.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.111.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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