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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: $32,220

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,028

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,990 $27,270
Base Invoice $37,252 $25,361
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 4,075
Options (change) 0 3,792
Destination 760 875
Total Price $41,750 $32,220
Total Invoice $38,012 $30,028

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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: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,717
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,750$32,220
Adjustments for Features-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,965$32,220
Total Invoice$38,012$30,028
Adjustments for Features-5,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,745$30,028

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Total Value of Features$8,790$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2670

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092012
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.3,263 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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