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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Navigation system 2,500   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
Sunroof           1,050
Leather door panel trim           1,100
Rear spoiler           0
Navigation system 2,292   1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
Sunroof           955
Leather door panel trim           1,000
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,500 0 7,820 6,320 6,320 7,820
Options (change) 2,292 0 7,115 5,745 5,745 7,110
Destination 715 715 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $42,245 $47,445 $50,145 $64,795
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $39,030 $43,825 $46,240 $59,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,580
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$42,245$47,445$50,145$64,795
Adjustments for Features-595-77000-950-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$38,170$42,245$47,445$49,195$63,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$5,200$6,950$21,650
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$39,030$43,825$46,240$59,875
Adjustments for Features-548-70900-876-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,450$35,123$39,030$43,825$45,364$59,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$4,795$6,334$20,013

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Floor mats$75$75    
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals $75    
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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,215$2,445$2,445$3,395$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$770$0$0$950$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-548-70900-876-832

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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