BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Acura TL Acura TL 2009

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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $27,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $25,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesTLTL
TrimM3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $51,630 $32,136 $35,391
Premium Package 2,500    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Sunroof 1,050    
Heated front seats 500    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Premium Package 2,275    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sunroof 955    
Heated front seats 455    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Technology Package   3,420 3,420
Options (change) 8,950 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,145 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 760 760
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,025 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $61,950 $36,316 $39,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,227
Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesTLTL
TrimM3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$67,025$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4400-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,585$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$61,950$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-4070-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,543$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesTLTL
TrimM3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,155$2,715$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4070-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in195.3 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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