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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $42,400
Base Invoice $44,098 $39,690
Advance Package 7,950  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Advance Package 7,194  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 7,950 5,550
Options (change) 7,194 5,050
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $57,045 $41,445
Total Invoice $52,187 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,926
Model Year20122015
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$57,045$41,445
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,830$41,445
Total Invoice$52,187$38,235
Adjustments for Features-2,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,161$38,235

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelRLi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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-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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0260

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,099 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		13.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.811.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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