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Acura TL vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelTLTLi3
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $41,350
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $38,220
Navigation system 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     350
Navigation system 2,292    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 2,500 0 900
Options (change) 2,292 0 820
Destination 715 715 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $35,675
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $634
Model Year200820082014
ModelTLTLi3
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6286hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$35,675
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,585$36,410$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$32,465
Adjustments for Features-2,167-2,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,831$33,504$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082014
ModelTLTLi3
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,430$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,167-2,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082014
ModelTLi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.2 in
Length189.3 in157.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.511.8 ft3

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