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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,859

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $8,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRLX
Trim330i330eM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $48,450
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500  
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Shadow Sport Design   600    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700  
M Sport Design     0  
Advance Package       12,000
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460  
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Shadow Sport Design   550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645  
M Sport Design     0  
Advance Package       10,859
Options (change) 10,715 11,315 9,665 12,000
Options (change) 9,860 10,410 8,895 10,859
Destination 995 995 995 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $52,960 $52,859 $65,360 $61,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,908
Model Year2021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRLX
Trim330i330eM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$52,960$52,859$65,360$61,370
Adjustments for Features0-125-625-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$52,734$64,735$60,485
Cost Above Minimum$226$0$12,001$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRLX
Trim330i330eM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,940$5,440$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$625$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18-95-809

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20212015
Model3-SeriesRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.2 in
Length185.7 in196.1 in
Width71.9 in74.4 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested377565%
Total Not Requested202535%

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