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Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $14,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $13,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRLXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $33,980
Base Invoice $44,324 $31,561
Technology Package 6,000  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Technology Package 5,430  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Cold Weather Package   637
Navigation system   1,775
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 6,000 5,785
Options (change) 5,430 5,266
Destination 920 720
Total Price $55,370 $40,485
Total Invoice $50,674 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,159
Model Year20152006
ModelRLXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$55,370$40,485
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,220$40,485
Total Invoice$50,674$37,547
Adjustments for Features-1,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,706$37,547

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152006
ModelRLXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152006
ModelRLXA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length196.1 in168.7 in
Width74.4 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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