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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: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $4,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Advance Package 7,550        
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Sport Package     2,050 2,150 2,150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 100 100
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Proximity key     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150 1,150
iPod integration       400 400
Advance Package 7,152        
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Sport Package     1,865 1,955 1,955
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 90 90
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Proximity key     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135 2,135
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045 1,045
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 7,550 0 14,000 13,600 13,600
Options (change) 7,152 0 12,695 12,330 12,330
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $49,475 $56,525 $58,625
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $45,600 $52,090 $54,025

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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: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,277
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT9T9T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$49,475$56,525$58,625
Adjustments for Features-6,345-5,345-9500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,355$38,405$48,525$56,525$57,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$8,000$9,150
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$45,600$52,090$54,025
Adjustments for Features-6,029-5,079-8760-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,447$36,497$44,724$52,090$53,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$7,366$8,426

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$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   
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated second row seats$200    
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$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$0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$10,400$9,400$5,005$4,055$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$5,345$950$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,029-5,079-8760-875

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested279052%
Total Not Requested252548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Remote app25No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested32511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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