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Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,940 Acura TL | |||||||
| Difference: $7,055 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820 Acura TL | |||||||
| Difference: $7,405 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | TL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,325 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $30,384 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 950 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,821 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 865 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,000 | 9,050 | 7,200 | 7,200 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 1,821 | 8,235 | 6,550 | 6,550 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 1,365 |
| Destination | 615 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,940 | $42,995 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Total Invoice | $32,820 | $40,225 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,847 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | TL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 258hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 225, 8 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,940 | $42,995 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,665 | -2,065 | -3,215 | -2,065 | -3,440 | -2,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,940 | $41,330 | $43,630 | $43,980 | $48,080 | $53,105 | $62,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,650 | $6,750 | $11,775 | $20,825 |
| Total Invoice | $32,820 | $40,225 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,558 | -1,931 | -3,005 | -1,929 | -3,208 | -2,180 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,820 | $38,667 | $40,794 | $41,100 | $44,906 | $49,517 | $57,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,127 | $2,433 | $6,239 | $10,850 | $19,233 |
Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | TL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,140 | $3,805 | $4,205 | $5,355 | $4,205 | $5,580 | $4,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,665 | $2,065 | $3,215 | $2,065 | $3,440 | $2,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,558 | -1,931 | -3,005 | -1,929 | -3,208 | -2,180 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | TL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,484 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.8 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.9 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 50% |
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