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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $2,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $34,374 $32,290 $39,190
Advance Package 7,550    
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
BMW Assist   650 650
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     900
Sport Line     1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Advance Package 7,152    
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
BMW Assist   590 590
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     820
Sport Line     1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Options (change) 7,550 12,850 13,350
Options (change) 7,152 11,695 12,170
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $44,700 $48,645 $56,645
Total Invoice $42,476 $44,880 $52,255

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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: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,711
Model Year201820122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,700$48,645$56,645
Adjustments for Features-5,5850-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$48,645$55,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,025
Total Invoice$42,476$44,880$52,255
Adjustments for Features-5,3070-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,169$44,880$51,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,476

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i335i
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, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
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 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,900$3,315$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3070-899

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelTLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.7 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
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
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested349066%
Total Not Requested182534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested340089%
Total Not Requested40011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15013%
Total Not Requested100087%

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