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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: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $12,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $12,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $62,000
Base Invoice $44,324 $57,720
Advance Package 12,000  
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
LED headlights   1,900
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Advance Package 10,859  
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
LED headlights   1,730
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 12,000 10,750
Options (change) 10,859 9,785
Destination 920 995
Total Price $61,370 $73,745
Total Invoice $56,103 $68,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,252
Model Year20152015
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$61,370$73,745
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,435$73,745
Total Invoice$56,103$68,500
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,248$68,500

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
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.3,411 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested282549%
Total Not Requested297551%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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