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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: $63,300

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,365

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $3,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $49,900
Base Invoice $55,128 $46,090
Advance Package 6,000  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,150
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Advance Package 5,509  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   2,865
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 6,000 12,475
Options (change) 5,509 11,350
Destination 940 925
Total Price $66,890 $63,300
Total Invoice $61,577 $58,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year20162014
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$66,890$63,300
Adjustments for Features-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,330$63,300
Total Invoice$61,577$58,365
Adjustments for Features-2,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,220$58,365

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162014
ModelRLX3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Eco accelerator$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
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
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,850$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,312 lb.3,910 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 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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