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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $6,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ILX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $28,100
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $26,701
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
S Sport Package   1,100  
Technology Plus Package     5,000
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
S Sport Package   1,024  
Technology Plus Package     4,737
Options (change) 10,325 6,975 5,000
Options (change) 8,674 6,490 4,737
Destination 975 975 965
Total Price $43,250 $51,600 $34,065
Total Invoice $39,363 $48,061 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ILX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$43,250$51,600$34,065
Adjustments for Features-3,050-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,200$45,000$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0
Total Invoice$39,363$48,061$32,403
Adjustments for Features-2,776-6,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,587$41,914$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,327$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ILX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$11,365$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,776-6,1470

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in
Length175.4 in181.9 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 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 mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested324048%
Total Not Requested345052%

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 mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
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 Requested169041%
Total Not Requested245059%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested349074%
Total Not Requested120026%

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