2019 BMW X3 SUV vs. 2019 Acura RDX

2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i

MSRP ^$43,000

MPG RATING 22/29²

SPEED 8

ENGINE 2.0L

Turbo

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD®

MSRP Starting At ^$39,400^¹

MPG RATING 21/27²

SPEED 10

ENGINE 2.0L

Turbo

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Wheels Headlights Seating Display Console

BMW X3 18" Wheels

BMW X3 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

BMW X3 18" Wheels

BMW X3 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

RDX's 19-inch alloy wheels perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic new styling.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

RDX's 19-inch alloy wheels perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic new styling.

2018 BMW X3 Standard Conventional Headlights

BMW X3 Conventional Headlights

Conventional headlights are standard on X3, providing a standard illumination experience.

BMW X3 Conventional Headlights

Conventional headlights are standard on X3, providing a standard illumination experience.

2019 Acura RDX Jewel Eye 7 LED Headlights

Acura RDX Jewel Eye™ LEDs

RDX’s all-new Jewel Eye™ headlights boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

Acura RDX Jewel Eye™ LEDs

RDX’s all-new Jewel Eye™ headlights boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

BMW X3 10-Way Power Seats

You won't find heated front seats on the BMW X3 for the base price.

BMW X3 10-Way Power Seats

You won't find heated front seats on the BMW X3 for the base price.

Acura RDX Heated 12-Way Power Seats

RDX’s front sport seats are heated for premium comfort and offer 12-way power adjustability.

Acura RDX Heated 12-Way Power Seats

RDX’s front sport seats are heated for premium comfort and offer 12-way power adjustability.

BMW X3 Optional Center Display

X3's optional 8.8-inch display screen is accessible via conventional touchpad control.

BMW X3 Optional Center Display

X3's optional 8.8-inch display screen is accessible via conventional touchpad control.

Acura RDX 10.2" Center Display

RDX features the industry’s most intuitive audio and information control system with True Touchpad Interface™ and 10.2-inch display.

Acura RDX 10.2" Center Display

RDX features the industry’s most intuitive audio and information control system with True Touchpad Interface™ and 10.2-inch display.

BMW X3 Conventional Center Console

X3 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

BMW X3 Conventional Center Console

X3 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

2019 Acura RDX Interior Floating Center Console

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the new RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the new RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.

2019 White Acura RDX 4 Door Luxury Midsize SUV

Acura RDX: A Triumph of Performance and Luxury

2019 Acura RDX

272 HP

2019 BMW X3

248 HP

The BMW X3 and the Acura RDX both offer impressive comfort and turbocharged performance. But the RDX was extensively redesigned for 2019, earning it several big advantages. Its VTEC® Turbo 2.0-liter engine boasts 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, giving you more muscle than the X3. Torque vectoring, exclusive to Acura's available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), lets you channel that power for improved handling in almost any condition. Standard paddle shifters put control of all 10 gear ratios at your fingertips.

RDX also includes a long list of standard luxury amenities you’ll have to pay extra for on X3. Heated front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment keep front-row occupants warm. An ultra-wide panoramic moonroof is featured on all grades. Class-leading rear cargo space includes nearly two cubic feet of compartmented underfloor storage. And with more legroom and shoulder room than the BMW X3, RDX has plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.

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…to go with its new [True Touchpad] interface, Acura added an improved, more natural voice recognition system and an optional head-up display that’s more capable than most on the market.

Wired 2018

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Panoramic Moonroof

Enjoy a starry night for no extra charge: a panoramic moonroof comes standard on RDX. This is an optional feature on BMW X3, meaning aspiring stargazers must pay more.

…a challenge that mars every other touchscreen interface in a moving vehicle, is solved with the True Touchpad.

Forbes 2018

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RDX SH-AWD® earns a 5-star NHTSA³ Overall Vehicle Score. AcuraWatch™ safety and driver assistive technologies also come standard, making it one of the most safety-minded SUVs.

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)⁵ uses radar and visual signals to help reduce the risk of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you.

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COMPARABLE MODELS

2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD®

AWD Starting At

$43,000

$39,400¹

FWD Starting At

$41,000 (RWD)

$37,400¹

Performance

Engine

2.0L TwinPower Turbocharged

2.0L DOHC VTEC Turbocharged

Engine Horsepower (@ rpm)

248 @ 5200

272 @ 6500

Engine Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)

258 @1450

280 @ 1600

Automatic Transmission

8-Speed

10-Speed

Paddle Shifters

Standard

EPA MPG Rating² (city / hwy / combined)

22 / 29 / 25

21 / 27 / 24

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™

AWD Torque Vectoring

Not Available

Standard

Safety and Driver Assist

Rear Camera⁴

SINGLE-VIEW

Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)⁵

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System⁶

Standard

Road Departure Mitigation System⁷

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System⁸

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)⁹

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow¹⁰

Optional

Standard

Auto High-Beam Headlights

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Heated Front Seats

Optional

Standard

GPS-Linked Climate Control¹¹

Not Available

Available with Package Upgrade

Keyless Access and Entry

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Active Sound Control

Not Available

Standard

Mobile Hotspot Capability

Optional

Standard

Media & Connectivity

Apple CarPlay™ Integration¹²

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

HD Radio®

Standard

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®

Standard

USB Ports¹³

Siri® Eyes Free¹⁴

Optional

Standard

SMS Text Message Capability¹⁵

Optional

Standard

12-Volt Power Outlet

Standard

Exterior

LED Headlights

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Panoramic Moonroof

Optional

Standard

Heated Side Mirrors

Standard

Wheels & Tires (in.)

18"

19"

Interior

Power Front Seats

10-Way (both)

12-Way (both)

Center Display (in.)

8.8" or 12.3" (Available with Package Upgrades)

10.2"

Touch Pad Interface

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard with True Touchpad positioning

Ceiling Mounted Speakers

Not Available

Available with Package Upgrade

Flat Rear Floor

Not Available

Standard

Underfloor Cargo Storage (multi-compartment)

Not Available

Standard

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Disclaimer

1 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional, or regionally required equipment and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
3 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (SaferCar.gov).

4 Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up, as the rearview camera and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (if present) may not provide complete information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
5 CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
6 FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
7 Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
8 LDW only alerts drivers in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
9 LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. The driver remains responsible for avoiding a collision.

11 Acura Navigation System and related features available only in the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
12 Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details.
13 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
14 Always remain attentive when driving. Certain functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. Only operate the system when conditions permit you to safely do so. Avoid focusing on the device display or manually operating the system controls while driving. State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc.
15 Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth® only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely. Drive responsibly. Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. For safety reasons, always launch your audio application or perform any other operation on your phone or audio device only when the vehicle is safely parked.
16 Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
17 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.

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