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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: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $30,991 $35,117
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500    
Sport Line     1,950 1,950    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 2,292  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475    
Sport Line     1,775 1,775    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Options (change) 8,750 8,075 8,725 8,725 2,500 0
Options (change) 7,960 7,345 7,955 7,955 2,292 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 715 715
Total Price $42,225 $45,850 $52,800 $59,300 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $39,010 $42,350 $48,760 $54,740 $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: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,021
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$42,225$45,850$52,800$59,300$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,575-2,650-10-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,225$44,900$50,225$56,650$36,930$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,675$8,000$14,425$0$1,825
Total Invoice$39,010$42,350$48,760$54,740$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-877-2,378-2,446-9-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,010$41,473$46,382$52,294$33,989$35,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,463$7,372$13,284$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLTL
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,030$5,655$5,730$3,090$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,575$2,650$10$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-2,378-2,446-9-170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length182.5 in189.3 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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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