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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: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Navigation system 2,500   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         0
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500  
Sport Line           1,700 1,700  
Executive Package               4,300
Sunroof               0
Navigation system 2,292   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         0
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475  
Sport Line           1,545 1,545  
Executive Package               3,915
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 2,500 0 9,050 7,200 7,200 7,600 7,600 4,850
Options (change) 2,292 0 8,235 6,550 6,550 6,930 6,930 4,415
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $42,995 $45,695 $47,195 $52,345 $58,745 $67,845
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $40,225 $42,725 $44,105 $48,855 $54,745 $63,130

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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: $5,605
Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$42,995$45,695$47,195$52,345$58,745$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-175-665-1,065-2,215-1,640-3,015-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$42,330$44,630$44,980$50,705$55,730$64,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$2,300$2,650$8,375$13,400$22,225
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$40,225$42,725$44,105$48,855$54,745$63,130
Adjustments for Features0-161-622-996-2,070-1,531-2,810-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$39,603$41,729$42,035$47,324$51,935$60,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$2,126$2,432$7,721$12,332$20,466

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000      
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300 
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key  $250$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
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera$200$200     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40      
Rear seat pass-through$100$100      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$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$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear 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$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler       $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0      
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
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250      
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $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$25      
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers       $50
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 $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats       $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75      
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$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$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 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Launch control     $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,415$3,905$4,305$5,455$4,880$6,255$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$665$1,065$2,215$1,640$3,015$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-622-996-2,070-1,531-2,810-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
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.3,411 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 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested-45070%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

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