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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: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $6,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM32.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $37,500 $52,300
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    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Technology Package     3,250    
Rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof     1,050    
A-Spec Package       0 0
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    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Technology Package     2,960    
Rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof     955    
A-Spec Package       0 0
Options (change) 11,670 10,270 9,420 0 0
Options (change) 10,615 9,340 8,570 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $45,195 $50,395 $65,345 $38,545 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,650
Model Year20082008200820212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM32.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$45,195$50,395$65,345$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-250-850-6,285-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,195$50,145$64,495$32,260$45,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$19,300$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082008200820212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iM32.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $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
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,930$4,530$9,965$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$850$6,285$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-785-170-160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.0 in
Length178.2 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
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 Type S

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
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%

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