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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: $38,925

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,255

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,990 $34,915
Base Invoice $37,252 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 3,235
Options (change) 0 3,009
Destination 760 775
Total Price $41,750 $38,925
Total Invoice $38,012 $36,255

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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: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,750$38,925
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$38,925
Total Invoice$38,012$36,255
Adjustments for Features-2,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,736$36,255

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,040$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,535 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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