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

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $14,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $13,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelRSXRSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseType-SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $39,500
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $36,736
Leather seating surfaces 1,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Leather seating surfaces 1,047    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 1,150 0 575
Options (change) 1,047 0 536
Destination 615 615 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $36,882
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $34,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year200620062018
ModelRSXRSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseType-SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4201hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,090$24,460$36,882
Adjustments for Features0-600-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$29,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-549-6,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelRSXRSXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseType-SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,045$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-6,879

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

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.5 in
Length172.4 in169.8 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.039.5 ft3

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