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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: $40,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,059

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTL1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $28,885 $36,335
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
Sport Package     1,300  
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
Sport Package     1,185  
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 10,400 7,750
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 9,465 7,055
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $42,495 $47,945
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $39,245 $44,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,303
Model Year2013201320122012
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$42,495$47,945
Adjustments for Features-125-2,3250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,405$41,755$42,495$47,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$5,400
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$39,245$44,285
Adjustments for Features-117-2,1810-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,942$39,164$39,245$44,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$4,994

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320122012
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  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,415$3,090$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$2,325$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-2,1810-46

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelTL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length194.0 in172.2 in
Width74.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,209 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 player0Yes
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 player0Yes
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested318080%
Total Not Requested80020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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