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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,430 $38,224
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 5,100 5,400
Options (change) 4,721 5,023
Destination 895 895
Total Price $40,515 $47,395
Total Invoice $38,046 $44,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,188
Model Year20142015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,515$47,395
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$46,420
Total Invoice$38,046$44,142
Adjustments for Features0-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$43,234

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length183.5 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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