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Acura TLX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $13,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTLXX3X3X3
TrimV6sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Advance Package 7,550      
Convenience Tier   2,850 2,850  
Executive Tier   3,500 3,500  
Premium Tier   3,300 3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package   900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350 350
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Advance Package 7,152      
Convenience Tier   2,620 2,620  
Executive Tier   3,220 3,220  
Premium Tier   3,035 3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645
Driving Assistance Package   830 830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320 320
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 7,550 14,300 14,300 9,000
Options (change) 7,152 13,150 13,150 8,280
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $44,700 $58,295 $60,295 $66,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,707
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTLXX3X3X3
TrimV6sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$44,700$58,295$60,295$66,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,830-4,530-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$55,465$55,765$62,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$7,500

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTLXX3X3X3
TrimV6sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,900$9,730$11,430$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830$4,530$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-687-1,063-506

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182021
ModelTLXX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.8 in
Length191.7 in185.9 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.362.7 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 mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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, rear100Yes
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 Requested404076%
Total Not Requested127524%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%

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