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Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,340

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $44,324 $34,080 $39,880
Advance Package 12,000    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Advance Package 10,859    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 12,000 15,750 13,950
Options (change) 10,859 14,335 12,695
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $61,345 $53,525 $58,025
Total Invoice $56,078 $49,340 $53,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year201420132013
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$61,345$53,525$58,025
Adjustments for Features-2,3100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,035$53,525$56,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$56,078$49,340$53,500
Adjustments for Features-2,1120-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,966$49,340$52,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420132013
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,925$4,415$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1120-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelRLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length196.1 in182.5 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested372565%
Total Not Requested197535%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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