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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: $51,445

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,495

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWD328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $55,626 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750  
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700
M Sport Design         0
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690  
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 0 10,200 10,200 10,200 7,800
Options (change) 0 9,385 9,385 9,385 7,180
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $60,900 $52,945 $51,445 $52,794 $57,745
Total Invoice $56,576 $50,490 $48,495 $49,469 $54,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,506
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWD328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$60,900$52,945$51,445$52,794$57,745
Adjustments for Features-3,010-1,2500-1,275-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,890$51,695$51,445$51,519$56,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$4,925
Total Invoice$56,576$50,490$48,495$49,469$54,380
Adjustments for Features-2,796-1,1920-1,195-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,780$49,298$48,495$48,274$53,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$221$0$4,811

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWD328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Eco accelerator$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$4,690$3,440$4,715$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$1,250$0$1,275$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,796-1,1920-1,195-1,295

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,502 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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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