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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: $35,800

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,357

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,230 $27,270
Base Invoice $38,776 $25,361
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 7,655
Options (change) 0 7,121
Destination 810 875
Total Price $43,040 $35,800
Total Invoice $39,586 $33,357

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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: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,748
Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,040$35,800
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,255$35,800
Total Invoice$39,586$33,357
Adjustments for Features-3,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,105$33,357

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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
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$9,440$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width78.5 in69.5 in
Height68.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,594 lb.3,479 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 Headroom37.5 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
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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