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BMW X3 vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3MDX
TrimxDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $43,030
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $39,863
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700  
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Advance Package     9,625
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645  
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Advance Package     8,809
Options (change) 11,100 7,600 9,625
Options (change) 10,210 6,995 8,809
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $54,545 $62,895 $53,550
Total Invoice $51,365 $59,170 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $843
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3MDX
TrimxDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$54,545$62,895$53,550
Adjustments for Features-2,805-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$58,840$53,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$51,365$59,170$49,567
Adjustments for Features-2,641-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,724$55,355$49,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,631$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3MDX
TrimxDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,230$12,480$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,641-3,8150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182012
ModelX3MDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in108.3 in
Length185.9 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in78.5 in
Height66.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.742.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested122557%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested259065%
Total Not Requested140035%

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