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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $32,290 $39,190
Technology Package 3,730 3,730 2,550 2,550
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Technology Package 3,452 3,452 2,320 2,320
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 12,100 8,700
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 11,030 7,935
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $47,895 $51,995
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $44,215 $48,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,655$44,205$47,895$51,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-375-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$42,005$47,520$51,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$4,100
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$44,215$48,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-346-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$39,397$43,869$47,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelTLTL3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSH-AWD328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,865$5,065$3,240$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$375$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-346-346

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length194.0 in182.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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