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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $27,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $24,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTL3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $55,900
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $51,630
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Convenience Package     2,900
Premium Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
Convenience Package     2,640
Premium Package     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 8,950
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 8,145
Destination 885 885 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $67,025
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $61,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,290
Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTL3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,920$43,470$67,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$66,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$61,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$61,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTL3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,715$4,915$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-499

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length195.3 in178.2 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%

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