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

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $14,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $13,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RSXRSX
TrimA3 e-tronBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $36,736 $18,549 $21,754
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Leather seating surfaces   1,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Leather seating surfaces   1,047  
Options (change) 575 1,150 0
Options (change) 536 1,047 0
Destination 975 615 615
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,882 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $34,079 $20,211 $22,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RSXRSX
TrimA3 e-tronBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$36,882$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-7,4450-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,437$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,770
Total Invoice$34,079$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-6,8790-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,200$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,609

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RSXRSX
TrimA3 e-tronBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,890$1,445$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,445$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8790-549

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RSX
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.2 in
Length169.8 in172.4 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft316.0 ft3

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