BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Acura ILX Acura ILX 2018

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $32,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $29,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesILX
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $28,100
Base Invoice $57,720 $26,701
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
LED headlights 1,900  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Technology Plus Package   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 0  
LED headlights 1,730  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Technology Plus Package   4,737
Options (change) 3,450 5,000
Options (change) 3,140 4,737
Destination 995 965
Total Price $66,445 $34,065
Total Invoice $61,855 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,322
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesILX
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6201hp I4
TransmissionM6S8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$66,445$34,065
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,305$34,065
Total Invoice$61,855$32,403
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,725$32,403

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesILX
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed automated manual $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.5 in181.9 in
Width71.3 in70.6 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested209045%
Total Not Requested260055%

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