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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: $45,502

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,096

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAdvanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,505 $38,900
Base Invoice $50,365 $36,178
Prestige Package   8,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Prestige Package   8,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 0 9,820
Options (change) 0 9,136
Destination 895 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $55,400 $45,502
Total Invoice $51,260 $42,096

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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: $6,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year20142017
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAdvanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$55,400$45,502
Adjustments for Features-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,800$45,502
Total Invoice$51,260$42,096
Adjustments for Features-3,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,929$42,096

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

Model Year20142017
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAdvanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HDMI port$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,915$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3310

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

Model Year20142017
ModelMDXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length193.6 in169.8 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height66.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested381569%
Total Not Requested170031%

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