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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: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,646 $25,361
AWD 2,000 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
iPod integration   50
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD 1,834 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
iPod integration   47
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,000 7,705
Options (change) 1,834 7,168
Destination 885 825
Total Price $35,780 $35,800
Total Invoice $33,365 $33,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,546
Model Year20122010
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,780$35,800
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$35,800
Total Invoice$33,365$33,354
Adjustments for Features-1,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,808$33,354

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
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$6,775$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5570

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
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.3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%

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