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Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,101

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $29,016 $39,898
Prestige Package     8,950 5,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Universal garage door opener     295 295
235/35YR19       1,500
Prestige Package     8,325 5,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Universal garage door opener     274 274
235/35YR19       1,397
Options (change) 0 0 9,820 7,870
Options (change) 0 0 9,135 7,323
Destination 950 950 950 950
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $41,970 $51,720
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $39,101 $48,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,729
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$55,400$60,900$41,970$51,720
Adjustments for Features-700-2,1750-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,700$58,725$41,970$48,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$6,300
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$39,101$48,171
Adjustments for Features-650-2,0210-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,830$54,555$39,101$44,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$5,857

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Eco accelerator $100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,565$5,390$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$2,175$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-650-2,0210-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172017
ModelRLXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length196.1 in175.4 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested436564%
Total Not Requested242536%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested281563%
Total Not Requested167537%

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