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Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $1,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $33,240 $30,085 $36,155
Advance Package 7,280    
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Advance Package 6,835    
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 7,280 12,370 10,870
Options (change) 6,835 11,205 9,835
Destination 940 825 825
Total Price $43,540 $45,895 $50,995
Total Invoice $41,015 $42,115 $46,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,338
Model Year201620082008
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$43,540$45,895$50,995
Adjustments for Features-5,5600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$45,895$50,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$41,015$42,115$46,815
Adjustments for Features-5,2380-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,777$42,115$46,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,470

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620082008
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,040$3,480$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2380-230

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelTLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length190.3 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested272545%
Total Not Requested326555%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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