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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: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $47,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $42,801
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   4,150
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   3,721
Options (change) 7,150 4,150
Options (change) 6,652 3,721
Destination 875 885
Total Price $35,295 $52,235
Total Invoice $32,888 $47,407

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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: $11,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,958
Model Year20122011
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,295$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$47,210
Total Invoice$32,888$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-4,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$42,846

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
ModelA3RL
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,561

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
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.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
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%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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