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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: $34,900 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $12,540 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,527 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $10,168 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 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 | $46,680 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $41,935 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Convenience Package | 950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |
| Convenience Package | 884 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 1,975 | 1,025 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 1,838 | 954 |
| Destination | 760 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $47,440 | $34,900 | $45,650 |
| Total Invoice | $42,695 | $32,527 | $42,525 |
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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: $10,265 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,121 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 300hp 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 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,440 | $34,900 | $45,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,275 | 0 | -5,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,165 | $34,900 | $40,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,750 |
| Total Invoice | $42,695 | $32,527 | $42,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,047 | 0 | -4,658 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,648 | $32,527 | $37,867 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,340 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $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 | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| 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 | $7,640 | $5,365 | $10,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,275 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,047 | 0 | -4,658 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,084 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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