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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: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $41,100
Base Invoice $40,092 $38,224
Advance Package 9,625  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Advance Package 8,809  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 9,625 9,350
Options (change) 8,809 8,698
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,800 $51,345
Total Invoice $49,796 $47,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,570
Model Year20132015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,800$51,345
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,800$50,710
Total Invoice$49,796$47,817
Adjustments for Features0-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,796$47,226

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
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 player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Total Value of Features$9,880$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested141535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167548%
Total Not Requested182552%

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