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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335iBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $33,828 $37,113
Sport Line 2,500 1,700    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 3,730 3,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Line 2,275 1,545    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320 3,452 3,452
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Options (change) 12,100 8,700 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 11,030 7,935 3,452 3,452
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $47,895 $51,995 $40,655 $44,205
Total Invoice $44,215 $48,020 $38,175 $41,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year2012201220142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335iBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$47,895$51,995$40,655$44,205
Adjustments for Features-375-3750-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$51,620$40,655$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$1,350
Total Invoice$44,215$48,020$38,175$41,460
Adjustments for Features-346-3460-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,869$47,674$38,175$39,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0$1,222

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim328i335iBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,240$2,865$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$375$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-346-3460-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in194.0 in
Width71.3 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

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