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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: $39,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,080

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,680 $44,450
Base Invoice $41,935 $42,020
Technology Package 3,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 3,620 1,700
Options (change) 3,245 1,565
Destination 760 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,060 $39,645
Total Invoice $45,940 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,459
Model Year20092017
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$51,060$39,645
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,280$39,645
Total Invoice$45,940$37,080
Adjustments for Features-3,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,539$37,080

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
33 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
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 + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,805$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
ModelRLi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length195.8 in157.4 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,962 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested77556%
Total Not Requested60044%

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