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Audi A3 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,500

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,561

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelA3RL
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $49,300
Base Invoice $31,561 $43,912
Technology Package 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package 1,138  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Navigation system 1,775  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Options (change) 5,800 0
Options (change) 5,280 0
Destination 720 615
Total Price $40,500 $49,915
Total Invoice $37,561 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,628
Model Year20072006
ModelA3RL
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$40,500$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$48,415
Total Invoice$37,561$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,561$43,189

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072006
ModelA3RL
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072006
ModelA3RL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length168.7 in193.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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