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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,145

Acura ILX   
Difference: $9,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ILX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $26,100
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
235/35YR19       1,500  
Technology Plus Package         5,000
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
235/35YR19       1,397  
Technology Plus Package         4,737
Options (change) 10,400 10,400 10,400 9,350 5,000
Options (change) 9,672 9,672 9,672 8,698 4,737
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,045
Total Price $41,195 $43,895 $44,495 $51,345 $32,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,790
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ILX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$41,195$43,895$44,495$51,345$32,145
Adjustments for Features-1,935-1,935-3,635-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$41,960$40,860$45,860$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,600$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ILX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual    $1300
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,090$7,090$8,790$10,640$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$1,935$3,635$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,803-1,802-3,386-5,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152021
ModelA3 / S3ILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in
Length175.4 in181.9 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,096 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested307566%
Total Not Requested161534%

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