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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,159 $35,248
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Technology Package 3,277  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 3,500 3,525
Options (change) 3,277 3,282
Destination 670 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,165 $38,182
Total Invoice $34,106 $35,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,465
Model Year20072016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,165$38,182
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$38,182
Total Invoice$34,106$35,287
Adjustments for Features-2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,822$35,287

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in169.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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