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Acura TLX vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $3,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLX1-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $36,335
Advance Package 7,550    
BMW Assist     650
M Sport Package     1,300
Premium Package     1,750
Navigation system     2,150
7-speed automated manual     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
App support     250
Heated front seats     500
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Advance Package 7,152    
BMW Assist     590
M Sport Package     1,185
Premium Package     1,595
Navigation system     1,955
7-speed automated manual     430
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
App support     230
Heated front seats     455
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,550 0 9,080
Options (change) 7,152 0 8,290
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $49,275
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,707
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLX1-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19215/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$49,275
Adjustments for Features-5,960-4,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,740$38,790$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$45,520
Adjustments for Features-5,663-4,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,813$36,862$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLX1-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$10,375$9,375$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$4,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,663-4,7140

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelTLX1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length191.7 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested274052%
Total Not Requested257548%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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