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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: $36,200

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,729

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $45,780
Base Invoice $25,361 $40,795
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 400  
AWD 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Wood trim 372  
AWD 1,951  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 8,055 0
Options (change) 7,493 0
Destination 875 670
Total Price $36,200 $46,450
Total Invoice $33,729 $41,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year20122007
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$36,200$46,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,200$45,100
Total Invoice$33,729$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,729$40,260

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122007
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,205

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,479 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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