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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,780

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,365

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $35,875
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,364
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD 1,834  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,000 2,075
Options (change) 1,834 1,930
Destination 885 825
Total Price $35,780 $38,775
Total Invoice $33,365 $36,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,055
Model Year20112009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,780$38,775
Adjustments for Features-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$38,775
Total Invoice$33,365$36,119
Adjustments for Features-1,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,064$36,119

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,725$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelRDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in168.7 in
Width73.6 in69.5 in
Height65.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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