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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: $45,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $48,200
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $44,098
Premium Package 3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Advance Package     7,950
Premium Package 3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 12,120 10,620 7,950
Options (change) 10,985 9,615 7,194
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $45,645 $50,745 $57,045
Total Invoice $41,895 $46,595 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,532
Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,645$50,745$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$50,495$52,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$41,895$46,595$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-230-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,895$46,365$48,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,730$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-3,760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length178.2 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 mirrors50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 mirrors50Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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