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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: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $18,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
Trim2.0TType SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $55,900
Advance Package 8,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550
Convenience Package     2,900
Premium Package     2,500
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Heated front seats     500
Folding second row seats     475
Sunroof     1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Advance Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Convenience Package     2,640
Premium Package     2,275
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Heated front seats     455
Folding second row seats     430
Sunroof     955
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 9,300 500 9,575
Options (change) 0 0 8,715
Destination 1,095 1,095 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,295 $55,295 $67,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,592
Model Year202220222011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
Trim2.0TType SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17710, 17180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$49,295$55,295$67,650
Adjustments for Features-6,555-8,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$46,840$67,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202220222011
ModelTLXTLX3-Series
Trim2.0TType SM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,850$11,750$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$8,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-146-1670

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20222011
ModelTLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height56.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested290048%
Total Not Requested320052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested187588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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