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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: $37,875

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,040

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelTLTL1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $27,295 $33,640
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Package       1,100
Cold Weather Package       600
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Package       1,000
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 7,550 7,150
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 6,870 6,505
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $37,875 $44,375
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $35,040 $41,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,526
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelTLTL1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$40,530$44,080$37,875$44,375
Adjustments for Features-525-2,7250-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,005$41,355$37,875$43,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$5,850
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$35,040$41,020
Adjustments for Features-493-2,5560-601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,566$38,789$35,040$40,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$5,379

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelTLTL1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,415$2,690$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$2,725$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-493-2,5560-601

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelTL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length194.0 in171.7 in
Width74.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136570%
Total Not Requested57530%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136570%
Total Not Requested57530%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260575%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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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