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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,250

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,363

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RLXRLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $50,530 $55,626
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
S Sport Package   1,100    
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
S Sport Package   1,024    
Options (change) 10,325 6,975 0 0
Options (change) 8,674 6,490 0 0
Destination 975 975 950 950
Total Price $43,250 $51,600 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $39,363 $48,061 $51,480 $56,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,467
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RLXRLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionS7S7T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,250$51,600$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-700-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,250$48,050$54,700$58,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0$4,025
Total Invoice$39,363$48,061$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,307-650-2,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,363$44,754$50,830$54,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,391$0$3,725

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RLXRLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Eco accelerator   $100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$8,940$6,090$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$700$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,307-650-2,021

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,970 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested426564%
Total Not Requested242536%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested246560%
Total Not Requested167540%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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