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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: $38,535

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,772

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,995 $33,980
Base Invoice $36,063 $31,561
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Xenon HID headlights   728
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 0 3,835
Options (change) 0 3,491
Destination 670 720
Total Price $40,665 $38,535
Total Invoice $36,733 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $561
Model Year20072006
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,665$38,535
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,980$38,535
Total Invoice$36,733$35,772
Adjustments for Features-1,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,211$35,772

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072006
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,615$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5220

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072006
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in168.7 in
Width78.5 in69.5 in
Height68.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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