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

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Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $4,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $4,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelILXILXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.0LHybridA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Package 3,300          
Technology Package 2,200 5,500        
Convenience Package     750 750 750 750
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package     2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
235/35YR19           1,500
Premium Package 3,054          
Technology Package 2,036 5,090        
Convenience Package     697 697 697 697
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package     2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
235/35YR19           1,397
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 6,450 6,450 6,450 5,400
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 5,997 5,997 5,997 5,023
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $37,245 $39,945 $40,545 $47,395
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $34,700 $37,210 $37,768 $44,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,066
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelILXILXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.0LHybridA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,295$35,295$37,245$39,945$40,545$47,395
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,285-1,285-2,985-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$35,960$38,660$37,560$42,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$2,700$1,600$6,500
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$34,700$37,210$37,768$44,142
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,197-1,197-2,781-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$33,503$36,013$34,987$39,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$2,510$1,484$6,043

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelILXILXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.0LHybridA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,855$5,040$5,040$6,740$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,285$1,285$2,985$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,197-1,197-2,781-4,596

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelILXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length179.1 in175.4 in
Width70.6 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 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 Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested225070%
Total Not Requested95030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested71550%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297576%
Total Not Requested91524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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