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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,045

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,884

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3RL
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $45,780
Base Invoice $38,224 $40,795
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
Technology Package   3,620
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
Technology Package   3,221
Options (change) 4,050 3,620
Options (change) 3,765 3,221
Destination 895 670
Total Price $46,045 $50,070
Total Invoice $42,884 $44,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,361
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3RL
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$46,045$50,070
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,445$50,070
Total Invoice$42,884$44,686
Adjustments for Features-5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,325$44,686

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3RL
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,565$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5590

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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