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

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,232

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,475

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $37,900
Base Invoice $36,002 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 0 1,575
Options (change) 0 1,470
Destination 615 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $40,565 $36,232
Total Invoice $36,617 $33,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,343
Model Year20062016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$40,565$36,232
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,680$36,232
Total Invoice$36,617$33,475
Adjustments for Features-7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,818$33,475

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,075$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7990

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in169.8 in
Width77.0 in70.3 in
Height68.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft339.5 ft3

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