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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: $36,200

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,729

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $27,270
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,361
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   400
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   372
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 8,055
Options (change) 0 7,493
Destination 715 875
Total Price $46,995 $36,200
Total Invoice $42,275 $33,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,197
Model Year20082012
ModelRLA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$46,995$36,200
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,495$36,200
Total Invoice$42,275$33,729
Adjustments for Features-1,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,926$33,729

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelRLA3
TrimBase2.0T
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,040$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3490

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
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.3,479 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
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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