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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: $46,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $12,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202014
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $43,400
A-Spec Package 0    
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000   2,000
Driver Assistance Package     950
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     950
Sport Line     1,700
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900
Premium Package     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
8-speed shiftable automatic     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
A-Spec Package 0    
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895   1,840
Driver Assistance Package     865
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     865
Sport Line     1,545
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730
Premium Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090
8-speed shiftable automatic     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Options (change) 9,550 0 15,350
Options (change) 9,047 0 14,005
Destination 1,025 1,025 925
Total Price $46,775 $50,875 $59,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,041
Model Year202020202014
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10355, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$46,775$50,875$59,675
Adjustments for Features-260-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,515$49,565$59,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020202014
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$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 $0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,875$8,925$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202014
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 Weight3,765 lb.3,760 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

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested281554%
Total Not Requested242546%
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
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351566%
Total Not Requested180034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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