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Acura NSX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,370

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $115,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,126

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $107,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelNSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $156,000 $37,600
Base Invoice $144,881 $34,968
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500  
Technology Package 2,800 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575
Satellite radio 500  
Premium Plus Package   3,250
LED headlights   1,050
Sport Package   650
Universal garage door opener   295
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370  
Technology Package 2,557 2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639 536
Satellite radio 457  
Premium Plus Package   3,024
LED headlights   978
Sport Package   606
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 5,500 8,820
Options (change) 5,023 8,208
Destination 1,800 950
Total Price $163,300 $47,370
Total Invoice $151,704 $44,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,027
Model Year20182017
ModelNSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V6 H186hp I4
TransmissionS9S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$163,300$47,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$163,300$45,815
Total Invoice$151,704$44,126
Adjustments for Features0-1,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,704$42,677

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

Model Year20182017
ModelNSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,300$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,449

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

Model Year20182017
ModelNSXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.5 in102.2 in
Length176.0 in175.4 in
Width76.4 in70.2 in
Height47.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.49.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%

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

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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