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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $11,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   1,450 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   1,320 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,150 0 1,925 1,925 1,525
Options (change) 1,047 0 1,750 1,750 1,385
Destination 615 615 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $34,920 $40,220 $52,120
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $32,020 $36,840 $47,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,562
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4201hp I4184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$34,920$40,220$52,120
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,450-3,425-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$32,470$36,795$49,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0$4,325$16,580
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$32,020$36,840$47,760
Adjustments for Features0-549-2,247-3,137-2,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$29,773$33,703$44,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0$3,930$15,174

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Cassette player $50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt 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 recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,170$1,770$3,620$4,595$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,450$3,425$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-2,247-3,137-2,813

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelRSX3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.3 in
Length172.4 in176.7 in
Width67.9 in69.2 in
Height54.9 in53.9 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft39.5 ft3

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