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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: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,195 $35,875
Base Invoice $36,514 $33,364
Sport Package 5,600 1,400
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sport Package 5,078 1,303
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,600 6,575
Options (change) 5,078 6,115
Destination 715 825
Total Price $46,510 $43,275
Total Invoice $42,307 $40,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $894
Model Year20082009
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,510$43,275
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$43,275
Total Invoice$42,307$40,304
Adjustments for Features-2,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,410$40,304

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,965$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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