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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: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,565 $54,505 $33,980
Base Invoice $43,098 $50,365 $31,561
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package     700
Navigation system     1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Satellite radio     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
AWD 1,830 1,830  
Cold Weather Package     637
Navigation system     1,775
Xenon HID headlights     728
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410
Satellite radio     319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 5,785
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 5,266
Destination 895 895 720
Total Price $49,460 $57,400 $40,485
Total Invoice $45,823 $53,090 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year201420142006
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$49,460$57,400$40,485
Adjustments for Features-5,400-9,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,060$47,700$40,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$45,823$53,090$37,547
Adjustments for Features-5,003-8,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,820$44,118$37,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201420142006
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,830$16,130$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$9,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,003-8,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142006
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length193.6 in168.7 in
Width77.2 in69.5 in
Height66.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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