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BMW 1-Series vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,880

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesTL
Trim135iSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,350 $39,255
Base Invoice $33,640 $36,812
Premium Package 1,950  
Navigation system 2,100  
7-speed automated manual 1,575  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Sport Package 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Technology Package   3,730
Premium Package 1,775  
Navigation system 1,910  
7-speed automated manual 1,435  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Sport Package 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 8,725 3,730
Options (change) 7,940 3,452
Destination 875 895
Total Price $45,950 $43,880
Total Invoice $42,455 $41,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesTL
Trim135iSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6305hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,950$43,880
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,950$43,055
Total Invoice$42,455$41,159
Adjustments for Features0-774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,455$40,385

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesTL
Trim135iSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-774

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesTL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length171.7 in194.0 in
Width68.8 in74.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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