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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: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $5,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,225 $36,350
Base Invoice $35,117 $33,640
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,950
Navigation system   2,100
Cold Weather Package   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
7-speed automated manual   1,575
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,775
Navigation system   1,910
Cold Weather Package   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
7-speed automated manual   1,435
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 7,125
Options (change) 0 6,485
Destination 715 875
Total Price $38,940 $44,350
Total Invoice $35,832 $41,000

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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: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,606
Model Year20082011
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine286hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$38,940$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$42,660
Total Invoice$35,832$41,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$39,438

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelTL1-Series
TrimType-S135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,562

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,419 lb.3,439 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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested133059%
Total Not Requested92541%
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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