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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3RLX
TrimS3P-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,224 $50,530
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Options (change) 9,350 0
Options (change) 8,698 0
Destination 895 950
Total Price $51,345 $55,400
Total Invoice $47,817 $51,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,279
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3RLX
TrimS3P-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,345$55,400
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,610$55,400
Total Invoice$47,817$51,480
Adjustments for Features-1,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,201$51,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3RLX
TrimS3P-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,140$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6160

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested127536%

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