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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: $33,840

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,909

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $7,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $26,275 $29,016 $39,898
Technology Package 5,000    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
235/35YR19     1,500
Technology Package 4,694    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 5,000 9,820 7,870
Options (change) 4,694 9,135 7,323
Destination 940 950 950
Total Price $33,840 $41,970 $51,720
Total Invoice $31,909 $39,101 $48,171

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year201620172017
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS8S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,840$41,970$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$38,920$45,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,300
Total Invoice$31,909$39,101$48,171
Adjustments for Features0-2,842-6,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,909$36,259$42,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,858

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

Model Year201620172017
ModelILXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.4LA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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
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$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,842-6,054

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

Model Year20162017
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 2.4L

Technology 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 warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0No
Total Requested349074%
Total Not Requested120026%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested334049%
Total Not Requested345051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested204045%
Total Not Requested245055%

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