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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,570

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,220

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $41,560 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Convenience Package   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo net   150 150 150
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Heated front seats   500    
Convenience Package   838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo net   139 139 139
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 0 2,420 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 0 2,254 949 949
Destination 715 950 950 950
Total Price $46,995 $34,570 $44,870 $56,470
Total Invoice $42,275 $32,220 $41,797 $52,585

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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: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,806
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT5S7S6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,995$34,570$44,870$56,470
Adjustments for Features-2,5000-4,600-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,495$34,570$40,270$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700$16,575
Total Invoice$42,275$32,220$41,797$52,585
Adjustments for Features-2,2490-4,285-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,026$32,220$37,512$47,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,292$15,406

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

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,340$5,840$10,440$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0$4,600$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2490-4,285-4,959

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20082017
ModelRLA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length193.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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