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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: $30,140

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $11,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,435

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $9,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelILXA3 / S3
Trim2.4LA3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $29,900
Base Invoice $26,275 $27,808
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,300  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,220  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 1,300 10,400
Options (change) 1,220 9,672
Destination 940 895
Total Price $30,140 $41,195
Total Invoice $28,435 $38,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year20162015
ModelILXA3 / S3
Trim2.4LA3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,140$41,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$36,420
Total Invoice$28,435$38,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,435$33,927

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
ModelILXA3 / S3
Trim2.4LA3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,448

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
ModelILXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length181.9 in175.4 in
Width70.6 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,175 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

AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1540100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3625100%

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