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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,330

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,113

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $39,500
Base Invoice $30,303 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 0 870
Options (change) 0 810
Destination 810 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,330 $37,177
Total Invoice $31,113 $34,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,602
Model Year20102018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,330$37,177
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$36,487
Total Invoice$31,113$34,353
Adjustments for Features0-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,113$33,715

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in169.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,617 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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