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Acura RL vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $33,980
Base Invoice $41,560 $31,561
Technology Package 3,620  
Cold Weather Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Technology Package 3,245  
Cold Weather Package   637
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 3,620 5,785
Options (change) 3,245 5,266
Destination 715 720
Total Price $50,615 $40,485
Total Invoice $45,520 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,714
Model Year20082006
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,615$40,485
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,215$40,485
Total Invoice$45,520$37,547
Adjustments for Features-1,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,261$37,547

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2590

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
ModelRLA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length193.6 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.154.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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