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Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,882 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $5,288 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,241 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $5,205 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Advance | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $53,230 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $49,506 | $36,736 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,100 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,884 | |
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,575 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,698 |
| Destination | 940 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $54,170 | $48,882 |
| Total Invoice | $50,446 | $45,241 |
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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: $2,163 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Advance | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T9 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 546, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,170 | $48,882 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,125 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,045 | $48,882 |
| Total Invoice | $50,446 | $45,241 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,910 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,536 | $45,241 |
Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Advance | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Display key | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| 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 | $9,140 | $6,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,125 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,910 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,961 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 35.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 27.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3815 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 30% |
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