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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: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelX3X3X3RL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $46,680
M Sport Design 4,100 4,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 350  
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Technology Package       3,620
CMBS       3,800
M Sport Design 3,770 3,770    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 320  
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715  
Panoramic sunroof 1,105 1,105    
Technology Package       3,245
CMBS       3,407
Options (change) 13,400 13,400 7,000 7,420
Options (change) 12,325 12,325 6,440 6,652
Destination 995 995 995 760
Total Price $57,395 $59,395 $64,595 $54,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,589
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelX3X3X3RL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$57,395$59,395$64,595$54,860
Adjustments for Features-3,630-5,330-5,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,765$54,065$58,715$54,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$4,950$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year2021202120212009
ModelX3X3X3RL
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,420$13,120$13,670$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$5,330$5,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-842-1,195-6770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20212009
ModelX3RL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in110.2 in
Length185.9 in195.8 in
Width74.4 in72.7 in
Height66.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,042 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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