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Acura TLX vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,175

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,740

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelTLXi3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,320 $41,350
Base Invoice $33,171 $38,220
Advance Package 7,280  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Advance Package 6,738  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 7,280 3,400
Options (change) 6,738 3,095
Destination 920 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,520 $38,175
Total Invoice $40,829 $34,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $821
Model Year20152014
ModelTLXi3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$43,520$38,175
Adjustments for Features-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$38,175
Total Invoice$40,829$34,740
Adjustments for Features-6,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,919$34,740

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
ModelTLXi3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9100

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
ModelTLXi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.3 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.211.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested276546%
Total Not Requested322554%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested129076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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