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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: $41,025

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $10,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,207

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $54,650 $34,915
Base Invoice $45,615 $51,284 $32,471
AWD 2,000 2,000  
iPod integration     0
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Sunshades, second row     150
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Heated front seats     450
Navigation system     1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
AWD 1,874 1,874  
iPod integration     0
Xenon HID headlights     745
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418
Sunshades, second row     139
Bluetooth cell phone link     405
Heated front seats     418
Navigation system     1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 5,335
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 4,961
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $51,595 $57,645 $41,025
Total Invoice $48,484 $54,153 $38,207

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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: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,769
Model Year201820182008
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6290hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10501, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$51,595$57,645$41,025
Adjustments for Features-7,990-11,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,605$46,155$41,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$48,484$54,153$38,207
Adjustments for Features-7,508-10,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,976$43,359$38,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,383$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820182008
ModelMDXMDXA3
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Display key$50$50 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125$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
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$14,955$18,455$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$11,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,508-10,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length196.2 in168.7 in
Width77.2 in69.5 in
Height67.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,215 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
15.0 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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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