Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX vs. 2019 BMW X3

If you’re in the market for a luxury SUV for your San Jose-area family, now is a great time to compare the Acura RDX vs. BMW X3. Both deliver, but the Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX pull ahead of the 2019 BMW X3 when you compare their price, performance, and interiors.

RDX vs. X3: Pricing

The 2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i starts at an MSRP of $41,000. The Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX, on the other hand, has a starting MSRP of $37,300*. Comparably equipped, the new Acura RDX and BMW X3 are priced at around $38,295 and $47,045, respectively. Despite its lower price-tag, the Acura RDX has a higher ALG Residual Value:

ALG Residual Value After 36 Months:

Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX: 57%

2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i: 45%

ALG Residual Value After 60 Months:

Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX: 42%

2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i: 32%

RDX vs. X3: Comfort & Space

Behind the rear seats of the Acura RDX is 29.5 cubic feet of cargo volume, which is 1.4 cubic feet more than what’s offered inside the BMW X3. And when it comes to luxury features, the RDX interior and exterior provides more for your drives around Milpitas. Unlike the BMW X3, the RDX comes standard with the following:

• Power moonroof
• Remote trunk release
• Adaptive cruise control
• Heated front seats
• Noise/sound cancellation
• Jewel-Eye® LED headlights
• Satellite radio
• Voice activated controls for audio and Bluetooth wireless enabled devices
• 59.7 inches of driver and front-passenger shoulder room (vs. 57.6 in the X3)

RDX vs. X3: Performance

Which is more powerful, the RDX or X3? At the base level, it’s the RDX, which provides Santa Clara drivers with a 272-hp 2.0L I4 engine rated at 280 lb-ft of torque.

The BMW X3 comes with a 248-hp 2.0L I4 engine that generates just 258 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the RDX with front-wheel drive comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission for smooth performance, and the BMW X3 with rear-wheel drive gets an eight-speed automatic.

Test Drive the Pre-Owned 2019 RDX at Capitol Acura

Now that we’ve compared the Acura vs. BMW SUVs, do you agree that the RDX provides more features and a better performance, all for a more affordable price? If you do, contact us to learn more about the RDX colors or accessories or to set up a visit to our San Jose showroom for a test drive.