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Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $6,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $26,701 $29,714 $40,596
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
S Sport Package     1,100
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
S Sport Package     1,024
Options (change) 5,000 10,325 6,975
Options (change) 4,737 8,674 6,490
Destination 965 975 975
Total Price $34,065 $43,250 $51,600
Total Invoice $32,403 $39,363 $48,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$43,250$51,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$40,200$45,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$32,403$39,363$48,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,776-6,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$36,587$41,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,327

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$7,815$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,776-6,147

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length181.9 in175.4 in
Width70.6 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested349074%
Total Not Requested120026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested324048%
Total Not Requested345052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested169041%
Total Not Requested245059%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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