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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: $39,375

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $27,270
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $25,361
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,100
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Aluminum roof rails     500
iPod integration     -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
AWD 1,830 1,830 1,951
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Aluminum roof rails     466
iPod integration     -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Navigation system     1,860
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 11,230
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 10,447
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $49,960 $57,900 $39,375
Total Invoice $46,283 $53,550 $36,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,574
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$49,960$57,900$39,375
Adjustments for Features-5,425-9,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,535$47,925$39,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$46,283$53,550$36,683
Adjustments for Features-5,026-9,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,257$44,324$36,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,067$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.0T
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$12,180$16,730$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$9,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,026-9,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152012
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.3,479 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 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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