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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $11,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Sport Package 1,700 1,800        
6-speed manual 0 0        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350      
HD radio 350 350 350      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500        
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Technology Package     3,250      
Sunroof     1,050      
Rear spoiler     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,550  
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Sport Package 1,545 1,640        
6-speed manual 0 0        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320      
HD radio 315 315 315      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Proximity key 455 455        
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Technology Package     2,960      
Sunroof     955      
Rear spoiler     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 11,670 10,270 9,420 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 10,615 9,340 8,570 0 7,152 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $45,195 $50,395 $65,345 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,684
Model Year200820082008202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$45,195$50,395$65,345$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-250-850-6,085-7,385-9,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,195$50,145$64,495$27,940$37,390$41,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$19,300$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820082008202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
8-speed automated manual   $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield    $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Body kit   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Floor mats   $75$75$75
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,930$4,530$9,765$11,065$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$850$6,085$7,385$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-785-183-1,349-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082020
Model3-SeriesTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.3 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested287555%
Total Not Requested236545%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested287555%
Total Not Requested236545%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272551%
Total Not Requested259049%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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