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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,595 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $2,285 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,241 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $2,133 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | RDX | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,895 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $30,646 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Technology Package | 3,100 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 2,600 | |
| iPod integration | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Power passenger seat | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Technology Package | 2,843 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 467 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,768 | 1,768 | 1,768 | 2,418 | |
| iPod integration | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Power passenger seat | 467 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Options (change) | 3,100 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 3,150 |
| Options (change) | 2,843 | 3,538 | 3,538 | 3,538 | 2,929 |
| Destination | 885 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $36,880 | $34,595 | $37,295 | $37,895 | $45,145 |
| Total Invoice | $34,374 | $32,241 | $34,751 | $35,309 | $42,048 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | RDX | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 410, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,880 | $34,595 | $37,295 | $37,895 | $45,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,335 | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -3,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,545 | $34,595 | $37,295 | $36,195 | $41,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $6,850 |
| Total Invoice | $34,374 | $32,241 | $34,751 | $35,309 | $42,048 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,244 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -3,446 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,130 | $32,241 | $34,751 | $33,725 | $38,602 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,510 | $1,484 | $6,361 |
Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | RDX | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,275 | $3,940 | $3,940 | $5,640 | $7,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,335 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $3,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,244 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -3,446 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | RDX | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,744 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RDX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
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