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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $18,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $18,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesRL
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $61,595 $44,098
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Wood trim 0  
Technology Package   4,150
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Wood trim 0  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 5,250 4,150
Options (change) 4,825 3,756
Destination 995 895
Total Price $71,745 $53,245
Total Invoice $67,415 $48,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,430
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesRL
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$71,745$53,245
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,430$53,245
Total Invoice$67,415$48,749
Adjustments for Features-1,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,179$48,749

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesRL
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
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$7,105$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in195.8 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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