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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: $30,270

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,565

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $3,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201720172017
ModelILXILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0L2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,050 $29,350 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $25,517 $27,645 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Premium Package 2,300        
Convenience Package     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Heated front seats     500    
235/35YR19       1,500  
Premium Package 2,129        
Convenience Package     838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Heated front seats     467    
235/35YR19       1,397  
Options (change) 2,300 0 1,975 2,075 575
Options (change) 2,129 0 1,841 1,933 536
Destination 920 920 950 950 950
Total Price $30,270 $30,270 $34,125 $45,925 $56,025
Total Invoice $28,566 $28,565 $31,807 $42,781 $52,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year20152015201720172017
ModelILXILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0L2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4201hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT5M6S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,270$30,270$34,125$45,925$56,025
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,950-7,050-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$30,270$32,175$38,875$48,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$6,700$16,575
Total Invoice$28,566$28,565$31,807$42,781$52,172
Adjustments for Features-8260-1,818-6,567-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,740$28,565$29,989$36,214$45,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0$6,225$15,408

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

Model Year20152015201720172017
ModelILXILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0L2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,265$5,215$10,315$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,950$7,050$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260-1,818-6,567-6,775

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

Model Year20152017
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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