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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: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelRLXRLXA3A3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $25,361 $28,134
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
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) 0 0 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 0 0 6,652 6,652
Destination 940 940 875 875
Total Price $51,890 $60,890 $35,295 $38,275
Total Invoice $47,804 $56,068 $32,888 $35,661

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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: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,484
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelRLXRLXA3A3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S7M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10588, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,890$60,890$35,295$38,275
Adjustments for Features-3,725-8,4000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,165$52,490$35,295$37,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0$1,930
Total Invoice$47,804$56,068$32,888$35,661
Adjustments for Features-3,432-7,7350-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,372$48,333$32,888$34,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelRLXRLXA3A3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Eco accelerator $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
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$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,805$13,480$5,080$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$8,400$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,432-7,7350-978

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,956 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
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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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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