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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: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Navigation system 2,500     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Premium Tier     3,000          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof     900         0
Aluminum trim     500 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750 750  
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design             0  
Navigation system 2,292     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Premium Tier     2,760          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof     830         0
Aluminum trim     460 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear       690 690 690 690  
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design             0  
Options (change) 2,500 0 9,050 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500
Options (change) 2,292 0 8,325 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $44,945 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $42,455 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,916
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$44,945$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,690-3,565-2,315-3,590-3,590-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$42,255$46,480$46,230$46,304$51,305$64,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,225$3,975$4,049$9,050$22,575
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$42,455$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,541-3,407-2,185-3,367-3,385-2,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$39,914$44,413$43,640$43,432$48,370$60,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$4,499$3,726$3,518$8,456$21,078

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseType-S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150  $150
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$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$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler       $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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    $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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,615$6,130$7,005$5,755$7,030$7,030$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,690$3,565$2,315$3,590$3,590$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,541-3,407-2,185-3,367-3,385-2,978

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
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.3,502 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

Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested102546%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

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