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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: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $11,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $34,915
Base Invoice $46,864 $32,471
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   745
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 5,185
Options (change) 0 4,822
Destination 940 775
Total Price $51,890 $40,875
Total Invoice $47,804 $38,068

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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: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,571
Model Year20162008
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$51,890$40,875
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,625$40,875
Total Invoice$47,804$38,068
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,639$38,068

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2 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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,780$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1650

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,955 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 specs.

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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