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Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $30,384 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights   800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Sunroof         1,050
Leather seating surfaces         950
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 1,821 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights   730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Sunroof         955
Leather seating surfaces         865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,000 7,820 6,320 6,320 6,170
Options (change) 1,821 7,115 5,745 5,745 5,610
Destination 615 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $35,940 $42,245 $47,445 $50,145 $63,145
Total Invoice $32,820 $39,030 $43,825 $46,240 $58,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,813
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,940$42,245$47,445$50,145$63,145
Adjustments for Features0-430-430-1,380-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$41,815$47,015$48,765$62,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$6,950$20,850
Total Invoice$32,820$39,030$43,825$46,240$58,375
Adjustments for Features0-397-397-1,273-444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$38,633$43,428$44,967$57,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795$6,334$19,298

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,990$2,420$2,420$3,370$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430$430$1,380$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-397-1,273-444

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length189.3 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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