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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,177

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,353

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,280 $39,500
Base Invoice $40,092 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 0 870
Options (change) 0 810
Destination 895 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $44,175 $37,177
Total Invoice $40,987 $34,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year20132018
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$44,175$37,177
Adjustments for Features-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,600$37,177
Total Invoice$40,987$34,353
Adjustments for Features-3,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,670$34,353

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
USB port $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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,015$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length191.6 in169.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,617 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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