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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: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $24,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222009
ModelMDXA3
TrimType S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,700 $35,875
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Sport Package   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Sport Package   1,303
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 6,575
Options (change) 0 6,115
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $67,895 $43,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,292
Model Year20222009
ModelMDXA3
TrimType S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$67,895$43,275
Adjustments for Features-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,495$43,275

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20222009
ModelMDXA3
TrimType S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
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, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$17,530$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20222009
ModelMDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in101.5 in
Length198.4 in168.7 in
Width78.7 in69.5 in
Height67.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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