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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: $53,500

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $46,280
Base Invoice $40,110 $41,560
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD 2,000  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS and Pax   3,800
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD 1,840  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS and Pax   3,407
Options (change) 9,175 7,420
Options (change) 8,365 6,652
Destination 925 715
Total Price $53,500 $54,415
Total Invoice $49,400 $48,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$53,500$54,415
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,135$54,415
Total Invoice$49,400$48,927
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,140$48,927

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
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 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
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 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in193.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,760 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

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