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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: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $11,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $35,875
Base Invoice $50,530 $33,364
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Sport Package   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Sport Package   1,303
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 6,575
Options (change) 0 6,115
Destination 950 825
Total Price $55,400 $43,275
Total Invoice $51,480 $40,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,622
Model Year20172009
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$55,400$43,275
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,575$43,275
Total Invoice$51,480$40,304
Adjustments for Features-3,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,926$40,304

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
ModelRLXA3
TrimP-AWS3.2
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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
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 - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,030$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5540

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,969 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
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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