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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: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,320 $34,915
Base Invoice $32,245 $32,471
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,100 5,185
Options (change) 4,721 4,822
Destination 895 775
Total Price $40,315 $40,875
Total Invoice $37,861 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year20132008
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,315$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,190$40,875
Total Invoice$37,861$38,068
Adjustments for Features-1,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,865$38,068

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132008
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,190$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9960

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132008
ModelRDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length183.5 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height66.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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