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Audi A3 vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3RLXRLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $50,530 $55,626
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 0 0
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 0 0
Destination 875 875 950 950
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,661 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,157
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3RLXRLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6S6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$35,295$38,275$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,925-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$37,225$48,475$52,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,025
Total Invoice$32,888$35,661$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-978-6,435-7,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,683$45,045$48,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3RLXRLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,055$10,930$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,925$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-6,435-7,804

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122017
ModelA3RLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in196.1 in
Width69.5 in74.4 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.3 ft3

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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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