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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: $39,325

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,627

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $34,915
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Sunshades, second row   150
iPod integration   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Sunshades, second row   139
iPod integration   233
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 3,635
Options (change) 0 3,381
Destination 895 775
Total Price $49,095 $39,325
Total Invoice $44,993 $36,627

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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: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,390
Model Year20122008
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,095$39,325
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$39,325
Total Invoice$44,993$36,627
Adjustments for Features-9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,017$36,627

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelRLA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,940$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9760

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelRLA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length195.8 in168.7 in
Width72.7 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 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
13.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.854.6 ft3

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