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Acura TSX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $11,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,890 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $25,436 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 1,821 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,000 7,525 6,625 6,625 7,525
Options (change) 1,821 6,845 6,025 6,025 6,845
Destination 615 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,505 $43,000 $49,550 $51,650 $65,600
Total Invoice $27,872 $39,750 $45,785 $47,720 $60,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,040
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,505$43,000$49,550$51,650$65,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-2,020-2,970-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,505$39,930$47,530$48,680$62,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,600$8,750$22,925
Total Invoice$27,872$39,750$45,785$47,720$60,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,838-1,867-2,744-2,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,872$36,912$43,918$44,976$58,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,006$8,064$21,200

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTSX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$850$3,920$2,870$3,820$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$2,020$2,970$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838-1,867-2,744-2,538

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelTSX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length183.4 in178.2 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested87530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested72534%

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