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BMW X3 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelX3RDX
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,900 $32,895
Base Invoice $41,490 $30,646
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 5,400 5,100
Options (change) 4,910 4,677
Destination 925 885
Total Price $51,225 $38,880
Total Invoice $47,325 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,306
Model Year20142012
ModelX3RDX
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6240hp I4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$51,225$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$38,880
Total Invoice$47,325$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,514$36,208

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142012
ModelX3RDX
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,235$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142012
ModelX3RDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.0 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in73.6 in
Height65.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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