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BMW X3 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,745

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,780

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelX3RL
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $48,200
Base Invoice $39,465 $44,098
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Advance Package   7,950
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 8,150 7,950
Options (change) 7,420 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $51,745 $57,045
Total Invoice $47,780 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,104
Model Year20122012
ModelX3RL
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$51,745$57,045
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,990$57,045
Total Invoice$47,780$52,187
Adjustments for Features-6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,083$52,187

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelX3RL
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,770$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelX3RL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length183.0 in195.8 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested91536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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