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BMW i3 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
Modeli3TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $38,220 $33,828 $37,113
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Technology Package   3,452 3,452
Options (change) 900 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 820 3,452 3,452
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $40,655 $44,205
Total Invoice $32,465 $38,175 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,757
Model Year201420142014
Modeli3TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,675$40,655$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$37,510$38,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$32,465$38,175$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,953-5,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$35,222$36,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201420142014
Modeli3TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,595$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,953-5,013

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142014
Modeli3TL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length157.4 in194.0 in
Width69.9 in74.0 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

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