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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: $32,670

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $1,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,050 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $25,517 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Technology Package 4,700   3,200  
Convenience Package   950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295  
S Sport Package     1,100  
Technology Package 4,350   2,976  
Convenience Package   884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274  
S Sport Package     1,024  
Options (change) 4,700 1,820 5,170 575
Options (change) 4,350 1,694 4,810 536
Destination 920 975 975 975
Total Price $32,670 $34,745 $49,795 $56,450
Total Invoice $30,787 $32,383 $46,381 $52,569

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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: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,377
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10180, 10705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,670$34,745$49,795$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-235-7,600-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$34,510$42,195$50,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,685$16,330
Total Invoice$30,787$32,383$46,381$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-219-7,079-5,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,787$32,164$39,302$47,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,138$15,181

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

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app  $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive$15 $15 
Navigation system$600 $600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
Metal pedals  $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   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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   
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$5,080$5,315$12,680$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$7,600$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-7,079-5,224

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

Model Year20152018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested47520%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99045%
Total Not Requested122555%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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