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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: $6,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimAdvanceS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,980 $41,100
Base Invoice $50,800 $38,224
AWD 2,000  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
AWD 1,830  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,000 9,350
Options (change) 1,830 8,698
Destination 920 895
Total Price $57,900 $51,345
Total Invoice $53,550 $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: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year20152015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimAdvanceS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,900$51,345
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,585$51,345
Total Invoice$53,550$47,817
Adjustments for Features-3,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,559$47,817

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
TrimAdvanceS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HDMI port$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,130$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9910

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelMDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length193.6 in175.4 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft312.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested85024%

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