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BMW i8 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $94,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $86,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
Modeli8TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $125,025 $32,856 $36,112
Giga World 2,000    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Giga World 1,820    
Technology Package   3,420 3,420
Options (change) 2,000 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 1,820 3,420 3,420
Destination 950 885 885
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $134,857 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $124,002 $37,161 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,673
Model Year201420112011
Modeli8TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$134,857$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features-5,6200-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,237$39,920$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$124,002$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features-5,1680-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,834$37,161$38,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201420112011
Modeli8TLTL
TrimBaseBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$10,325$4,705$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1680-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142011
Modeli8TL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length184.9 in195.3 in
Width76.5 in74.0 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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