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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $45,780
Base Invoice $39,690 $40,795
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Technology Package   3,620
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Technology Package   3,221
Options (change) 3,050 3,620
Options (change) 2,775 3,221
Destination 995 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $50,070
Total Invoice $35,960 $44,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,026
Model Year20152007
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/50-17
Total Price$38,945$50,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$48,165
Total Invoice$35,960$44,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$42,986

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152007
Modeli3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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 
18 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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,800$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152007
Modeli3RL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length157.4 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height62.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

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