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Honda Accord vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,445

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,089

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelAccordA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEX-LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,655 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $25,299 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Heated front seats   500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 0 1,075 575 575
Options (change) 0 1,003 536 536
Destination 790 950 950 950
Total Price $28,445 $33,225 $44,425 $56,025
Total Invoice $26,089 $30,969 $41,384 $52,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,435
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelAccordA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEX-LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionA5S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,445$33,225$44,425$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-6,600-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,445$31,675$37,825$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,150$17,025
Total Invoice$26,089$30,969$41,384$52,172
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-6,148-6,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,089$29,524$35,236$45,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,712$15,827

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelAccordA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEX-LA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,190$10,240$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$6,600$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-6,148-6,821

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
ModelAccordA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length194.1 in175.4 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,205 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.3 ft3

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