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Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,400 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $9,515 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,643 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $6,884 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,300 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $43,912 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,475 | 4,225 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 6,954 | 3,930 |
| Destination | 615 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $49,915 | $40,400 | $48,850 |
| Total Invoice | $44,527 | $37,643 | $45,501 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,915 | $40,400 | $48,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -110 | 0 | -3,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,805 | $40,400 | $45,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,925 |
| Total Invoice | $44,527 | $37,643 | $45,501 |
| Adjustments for Features | -98 | 0 | -3,283 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,429 | $37,643 | $42,218 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,575 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,065 | $6,955 | $10,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $110 | $0 | $3,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -98 | 0 | -3,283 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 48% |
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