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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,215

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,140

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,320 $39,500
Base Invoice $32,245 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 0 870
Options (change) 0 810
Destination 895 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $35,215 $37,177
Total Invoice $33,140 $34,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $229
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,215$37,177
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$36,112
Total Invoice$33,140$34,353
Adjustments for Features0-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,140$33,369

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.5 in
Length183.5 in169.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

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