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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: $36,795

Acura TL   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,625 $38,125 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,677 $34,774 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Navigation system 2,500   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sunroof         1,050
Leather seating surfaces         950
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 2,276   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Aluminum trim     0 0 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sunroof         955
Leather seating surfaces         865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,500 0 7,895 6,395 6,245
Options (change) 2,276 0 7,185 5,815 5,680
Destination 670 670 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,795 $38,795 $41,420 $46,520 $62,170
Total Invoice $33,623 $35,444 $38,095 $42,795 $57,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,710
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,795$38,795$41,420$46,520$62,170
Adjustments for Features-260-3600-250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$38,435$41,420$46,270$62,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$4,850$20,700
Total Invoice$33,623$35,444$38,095$42,795$57,480
Adjustments for Features-238-3290-230-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,385$35,115$38,095$42,565$57,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$4,470$19,339

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,640$2,280$2,530$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$360$0$250$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-238-3290-230-46

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072008
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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