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BMW i3 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $48,200
Base Invoice $42,020 $44,098
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 4,050 7,950
Options (change) 3,725 7,194
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $57,045
Total Invoice $39,240 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,731
Model Year20172012
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E300hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18
Total Price$41,995$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$53,530
Total Invoice$39,240$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-3,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$48,971

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,216

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
Modeli3RL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length157.4 in195.8 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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