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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: $41,025

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $16,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,207

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $14,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelRLXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $34,915
Base Invoice $44,324 $32,471
Krell Package 8,500  
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Sunshades, second row   150
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Krell Package 7,692  
Xenon HID headlights   745
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Sunshades, second row   139
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 8,500 5,335
Options (change) 7,692 4,961
Destination 920 775
Total Price $57,870 $41,025
Total Invoice $52,936 $38,207

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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: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,948
Model Year20152008
ModelRLXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$57,870$41,025
Adjustments for Features-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,830$41,025
Total Invoice$52,936$38,207
Adjustments for Features-2,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,155$38,207

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$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, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,480$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
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

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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