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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,575

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,869

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA3
TrimTouring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,002 $25,361
Navigation system 2,750 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 2,475 1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
AWD   1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,750 11,430
Options (change) 2,475 10,633
Destination 615 875
Total Price $43,315 $39,575
Total Invoice $39,092 $36,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,280
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA3
TrimTouring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,315$39,575
Adjustments for Features-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,270$39,575
Total Invoice$39,092$36,869
Adjustments for Features-9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,149$36,869

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA3
TrimTouring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in168.7 in
Width77.0 in69.5 in
Height68.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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