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Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,225 $34,900
Base Invoice $35,117 $32,290
Premium Package   3,400
Navigation system   2,100
Cold Weather Package   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   3,095
Navigation system   1,910
Cold Weather Package   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 8,570
Options (change) 0 7,850
Destination 715 825
Total Price $38,940 $44,295
Total Invoice $35,832 $40,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,439
Model Year20082008
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine286hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$38,940$44,295
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$43,545
Total Invoice$35,832$40,965
Adjustments for Features0-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$40,271

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelTL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length189.3 in171.7 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested223072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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