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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,270

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $28,300 $33,485
Advance Package 7,550      
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Advance Package 7,152      
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Options (change) 7,550 0 12,395 10,895
Options (change) 7,152 0 11,275 9,905
Destination 950 950 695 695
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $43,990 $48,190
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $40,270 $44,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,526
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$43,990$48,190
Adjustments for Features-7,085-6,0850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$37,665$43,990$47,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$3,950
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$40,270$44,085
Adjustments for Features-6,732-5,7830-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,744$35,793$40,270$43,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200   
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$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$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,540$9,540$3,455$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,085$6,085$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,732-5,7830-229

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelTLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,503 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272551%
Total Not Requested259049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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