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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: $7,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $6,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $34,374 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Advance Package 7,550        
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package   2,300     1,700
Run-flat tire delete         0
Advance Package 7,152        
Premium Package   2,230 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package   730 730 730 730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Lighting Package   730 730 730 730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Track Handling Package   2,095     1,545
Run-flat tire delete         0
Options (change) 7,550 14,150 11,850 11,850 11,100
Options (change) 7,152 12,880 10,785 10,785 10,100
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $44,700 $53,495 $52,695 $52,544 $57,895
Total Invoice $42,476 $49,835 $49,120 $48,664 $53,910

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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: $9,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT9T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,700$53,495$52,695$52,544$57,895
Adjustments for Features-2,635-1,150-900-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,065$52,345$51,795$51,619$57,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$176$0$6,276
Total Invoice$42,476$49,835$49,120$48,664$53,910
Adjustments for Features-2,504-1,071-839-8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,972$48,764$48,281$47,807$53,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$957$474$0$6,103

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400    
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$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,815$4,565$4,590$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$1,150$900$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,504-1,071-839-8570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016
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.3,431 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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351566%
Total Not Requested180034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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