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Acura TL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $10,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelTLTLX3X3X3
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Advance Package 5,930 5,930      
Convenience Tier     2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 3,300 2,950
Advance Package 5,488 5,488      
Convenience Tier     2,620 2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 3,035 2,715
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 8,900 8,900 5,700
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 8,185 8,185 5,245
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $52,895 $54,895 $63,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,500
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelTLTLX3X3X3
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$42,530$46,080$52,895$54,895$63,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-5,365-7,065-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$47,530$47,830$54,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$300$7,350

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelTLTLX3X3X3
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,865$6,065$9,230$10,930$12,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$5,365$7,065$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-931-1,181-830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122021
ModelTLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.8 in
Length194.0 in185.9 in
Width74.0 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.162.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested189061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested189061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

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