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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: $47,395

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $41,100
Base Invoice $37,252 $38,224
Sport Package 6,150  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sport Package 5,577  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,150 5,400
Options (change) 5,577 5,023
Destination 760 895
Total Price $47,900 $47,395
Total Invoice $43,589 $44,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year20092015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$47,900$47,395
Adjustments for Features-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,825$47,395
Total Invoice$43,589$44,142
Adjustments for Features-9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,611$44,142

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,815$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in175.4 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.3 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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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