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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: $35,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,908

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $44,324 $25,361 $28,134
Technology Package 6,000    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Technology Package 5,430    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,000 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 5,430 6,652 6,652
Destination 920 895 895
Total Price $55,370 $35,315 $38,295
Total Invoice $50,674 $32,908 $35,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,938
Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,370$35,315$38,295
Adjustments for Features-5,2750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,095$35,315$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$50,674$32,908$35,681
Adjustments for Features-4,8280-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,846$32,908$34,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$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$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,130$3,855$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8280-978

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,934 lb.3,264 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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