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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: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $34,900 $42,400
Advance Package 8,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550 550
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Speed limit information   100 100
Advance Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Speed limit information   90 90
Options (change) 9,300 16,600 13,200
Options (change) 0 15,125 12,030
Destination 1,095 895 895
Total Price $49,295 $52,395 $56,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,330
Model Year202220122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT10M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,295$52,395$56,495
Adjustments for Features-5,19500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$52,395$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202220122012
ModelTLX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Alexa integration$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,800$2,605$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20222012
ModelTLX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.6 in
Length194.6 in182.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height56.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested402566%
Total Not Requested207534%

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested355093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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