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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: $2,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,365

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $33,980
Base Invoice $30,646 $31,561
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD 1,834  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Xenon HID headlights   728
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 2,000 3,835
Options (change) 1,834 3,491
Destination 885 720
Total Price $35,780 $38,535
Total Invoice $33,365 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,962
Model Year20122006
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,780$38,535
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$38,535
Total Invoice$33,365$35,772
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,810$35,772

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122006
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122006
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 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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