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

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Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $20,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $19,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Sunroof     1,050     0
Rear spoiler           0
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Sunroof     955     0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 1,150 0 3,050 2,000 2,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,047 0 2,775 1,820 1,820 1,365
Destination 615 615 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $42,645 $47,995 $54,995 $63,795
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $39,455 $44,385 $50,825 $59,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,474
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4201hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$42,645$47,995$54,995$63,795
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,075-4,975-4,950-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$38,570$43,020$50,045$58,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0$4,450$11,475$19,850
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$39,455$44,385$50,825$59,030
Adjustments for Features0-549-3,770-4,601-4,575-4,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$35,685$39,784$46,250$54,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0$4,099$10,565$18,371

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelRSXRSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app     $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100$100
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player $50    
CD changer, in-dash $325    
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights  $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$745$1,345$4,820$5,720$5,695$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,075$4,975$4,950$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-3,770-4,601-4,575-4,974

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelRSX3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length172.4 in181.1 in
Width67.9 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in54.1 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.1 ft3

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