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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: $41,845

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,773

Acura RDX   
Difference: $531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,670 $35,875
Base Invoice $33,872 $33,364
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Sport Package   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Sport Package   1,303
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,200 6,575
Options (change) 4,926 6,115
Destination 975 825
Total Price $41,845 $43,275
Total Invoice $39,773 $40,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,931
Model Year20172009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp 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)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,845$43,275
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$43,275
Total Invoice$39,773$40,304
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,373$40,304

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase3.2
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,180$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
ModelRDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length184.4 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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