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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: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,500      
Premium Package     3,600  
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Sport Line       1,700
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Navigation system 2,292      
Premium Package     3,275  
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475
Sport Line       1,545
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Options (change) 2,500 0 8,450 7,600
Options (change) 2,292 0 7,690 6,935
Destination 715 715 895 895
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $44,245 $50,895
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $40,875 $47,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,494
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$44,245$50,895
Adjustments for Features0-175-415-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$43,830$50,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$6,825
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$40,875$47,020
Adjustments for Features0-161-383-222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$40,492$46,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$6,306

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,365$3,605$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$415$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-383-222

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length189.3 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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