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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: $42,150

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,950

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $46,680
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $41,935
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Technology Package       3,250 3,620
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Technology Package       2,960 3,245
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 8,125 7,625 7,625 7,625 3,620
Options (change) 7,395 6,940 6,940 6,945 3,245
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $42,150 $49,100 $51,550 $65,200 $51,060
Total Invoice $38,950 $45,345 $47,530 $60,270 $45,940

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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: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,890
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,150$49,100$51,550$65,200$51,060
Adjustments for Features00-950-325-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,150$49,100$50,600$64,875$47,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$8,450$22,725$0
Total Invoice$38,950$45,345$47,530$60,270$45,940
Adjustments for Features00-876-300-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,950$45,345$46,654$59,970$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,395$7,704$21,020$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Floor mats    $75
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$3,120$4,070$3,445$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$325$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-300-3,100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102009
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.4,084 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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