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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: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $25,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,571

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $24,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $65,500
Base Invoice $35,391 $61,595
Technology Package 3,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   950
Technology Package 3,420  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   875
Options (change) 3,730 1,500
Options (change) 3,420 1,380
Destination 760 995
Total Price $42,995 $67,995
Total Invoice $39,571 $63,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,211
Model Year20092018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$42,995$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$67,795
Total Invoice$39,571$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$63,782

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,490$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length195.3 in182.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45084%
Total Not Requested-45016%

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