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

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,780

Acura RDX   
Difference: $302

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,333

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $32

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $35,248
AWD 2,000  
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
AWD 1,834  
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 2,000 1,425
Options (change) 1,834 1,328
Destination 885 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $35,780 $36,082
Total Invoice $33,365 $33,333

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,166
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,780$36,082
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$36,082
Total Invoice$33,365$33,333
Adjustments for Features-1,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,167$33,333

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,375$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in169.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,903 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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