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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: $48,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $49,300
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $43,912
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Technology Package         3,800
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Technology Package         3,381
Options (change) 8,675 8,675 8,675 6,225 3,800
Options (change) 7,895 7,895 7,895 5,665 3,381
Destination 995 995 995 995 615
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $48,020 $49,520 $49,369 $53,020 $53,715
Total Invoice $44,850 $46,230 $45,774 $49,475 $47,908

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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: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,187
Model Year20162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$48,020$49,520$49,369$53,020$53,715
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,250-1,2750-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,870$48,270$48,094$53,020$52,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0
Total Invoice$44,850$46,230$45,774$49,475$47,908
Adjustments for Features-1,074-1,167-1,1820-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,776$45,063$44,592$49,475$46,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,287$816$5,699$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRL
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,555$6,580$5,305$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,250$1,275$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,074-1,167-1,1820-945

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,431 lb.4,013 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
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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