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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: $27,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $25,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelTLX3-Series
TrimV6M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $62,000
Base Invoice $34,374 $57,720
Advance Package 7,550  
Executive Package   4,300
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Advance Package 7,152  
Executive Package   3,915
LED headlights   1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 7,550 9,650
Options (change) 7,152 8,785
Destination 950 995
Total Price $44,700 $72,645
Total Invoice $42,476 $67,500

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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: $30,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,148
Model Year20182015
ModelTLX3-Series
TrimV6M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18
Total Price$44,700$72,645
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$72,645
Total Invoice$42,476$67,500
Adjustments for Features-2,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,352$67,500

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelTLX3-Series
TrimV6M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,050$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
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.3,411 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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested359068%
Total Not Requested172532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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