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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: $35,732

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,308

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,008

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,230 $37,900
Base Invoice $38,776 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 0 1,075
Options (change) 0 1,003
Destination 810 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $43,040 $35,732
Total Invoice $39,586 $33,008

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year20102016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$43,040$35,732
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,590$35,732
Total Invoice$39,586$33,008
Adjustments for Features-3,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,413$33,008

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,765$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelMDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length191.6 in169.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,594 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft339.5 ft3

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