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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelTLTL1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $27,230 $33,160
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500  
iPod integration     400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 100
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Cold Weather Package       600
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455  
iPod integration     365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 90
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 10,570 9,270
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 9,615 8,430
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $40,795 $45,945
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $37,670 $42,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $223
Model Year2014201420092009
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, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$40,655$44,205$40,795$45,945
Adjustments for Features-300-2,5000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$41,705$40,795$45,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$4,700
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$37,670$42,415
Adjustments for Features-282-2,3450-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,893$39,115$37,670$42,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$4,330

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2014201420092009
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  
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  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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 
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$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
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,340$2,840$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$2,500$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-282-2,3450-415

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142009
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
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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?
Wood trim300No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested258076%
Total Not Requested80024%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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?
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested258084%
Total Not Requested50016%
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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