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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: $44,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $7,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $36,200 $49,850
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Sport Line 2,500 1,700    
Parking Package 1,550 1,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
A-Spec Package     0 0
Advance Package     7,550  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Sport Line 2,275 1,545    
Parking Package 1,410 1,410    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475    
App support 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
A-Spec Package     0 0
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 16,750 13,350 7,550 0
Options (change) 15,265 12,170 7,152 0
Destination 895 895 1,025 1,025
Total Price $52,545 $56,645 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,553
Model Year2012201220202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,545$56,645$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features00-4,610-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,545$56,645$40,165$44,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$4,350

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201220202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesTLXTLX
Trim328i335iV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,090$8,700$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,610$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments00-842-128

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122020
Model3-SeriesTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested340089%
Total Not Requested40011%
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%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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
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 system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested304058%
Total Not Requested220042%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested349066%
Total Not Requested182534%

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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