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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $30,991 $35,117
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595    
Sunroof       1,050    
Leather door panel trim       1,100    
Rear spoiler       0    
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 2,292  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540    
Sunroof       955    
Leather door panel trim       1,000    
Rear spoiler       0    
Options (change) 7,820 6,320 6,320 7,820 2,500 0
Options (change) 7,115 5,745 5,745 7,110 2,292 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,245 $47,445 $50,145 $64,795 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $39,030 $43,825 $46,240 $59,875 $33,998 $35,832

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,580
Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$42,245$47,445$50,145$64,795$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features00-950-900-595-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$47,445$49,195$63,895$36,345$38,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$21,650$0$1,825
Total Invoice$39,030$43,825$46,240$59,875$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features00-876-832-548-709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,030$43,825$45,364$59,043$33,450$35,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,334$20,013$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$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$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats    $75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Metal pedals     $75
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,445$3,395$3,345$3,040$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$900$595$770
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-832-548-709

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length178.2 in189.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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