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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: $42,120 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $14,925 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $12,947 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | RL | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $31,200 | $42,900 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $29,016 | $39,898 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Advance Package | 7,194 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,325 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 9,970 | 1,020 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 9,274 | 949 |
| Destination | 895 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $42,120 | $44,870 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $39,240 | $41,797 |
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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: $15,115 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,134 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| 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 | T6 | S7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $42,120 | $44,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -600 | -790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,445 | $41,330 | $44,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,540 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $39,240 | $41,797 |
| Adjustments for Features | -549 | -736 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,638 | $38,504 | $41,797 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,293 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| 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 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length 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 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| 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 | $9,815 | $10,005 | $9,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $600 | $790 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -549 | -736 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| 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 | 4,100 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 | 13.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 4465 | 66% |
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