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Acura MDX vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,593

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ3
TrimBase2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $33,700
Base Invoice $36,514 $31,342
Technology Package 3,500  
Power liftgate 550 400
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Technology Package 3,174  
Power liftgate 499 372
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,050 3,575
Options (change) 3,673 3,326
Destination 715 925
Total Price $44,960 $38,200
Total Invoice $40,902 $35,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,935
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ3
TrimBase2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,960$38,200
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,450$38,200
Total Invoice$40,902$35,593
Adjustments for Features-1,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,528$35,593

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ3
TrimBase2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in102.5 in
Length190.7 in172.8 in
Width78.5 in72.1 in
Height68.2 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70059%
Total Not Requested49041%

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