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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: $51,720

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,770

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $48,200
Base Invoice $38,115 $44,098
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Navigation system 1,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
AWD 2,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Navigation system 1,565  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
AWD 1,860  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 10,475 7,950
Options (change) 9,660 7,194
Destination 995 895
Total Price $51,720 $57,045
Total Invoice $48,770 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,105
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$51,720$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,930$57,045
Total Invoice$48,770$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,082$52,187

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesRL
Trim330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
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 door panel trim $250
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,105$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6880

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length185.7 in195.8 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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 warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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