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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: $32,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $46,830
Base Invoice $25,361 $42,470
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 50  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 47  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 4,125 0
Options (change) 3,839 0
Destination 875 810
Total Price $32,270 $47,640
Total Invoice $30,075 $43,280

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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: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,185
Model Year20122010
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,270$47,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$43,215
Total Invoice$30,075$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,075$39,260

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,990$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,020

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
ModelA3RL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length168.7 in195.8 in
Width69.5 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,083 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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