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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $10,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $45,780
Convenience Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Cargo net 155 155 155  
Convenience Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Cargo net 144 144 144  
Options (change) 1,975 1,975 1,025 0
Options (change) 1,838 1,838 954 0
Destination 995 995 995 670
Total Price $36,270 $39,470 $45,020 $46,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,631
Model Year2020202020202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$36,270$39,470$45,020$46,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,925-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$37,770$40,095$44,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,825$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year2020202020202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$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$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$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$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,840$10,065$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,925$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122-213-2,098

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,013 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 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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