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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $39,500
Base Invoice $33,995 $36,736
Advance Package 6,700  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Prestige Package   8,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Advance Package 6,347  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Prestige Package   7,998
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 6,700 12,275
Options (change) 6,347 11,418
Destination 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $43,475 $48,582
Total Invoice $41,317 $44,961

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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: $5,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,977
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,475$48,582
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,125$48,582
Total Invoice$41,317$44,961
Adjustments for Features-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,984$44,961

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

Model Year20182018
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330

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

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.5 in
Length184.4 in169.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested451573%
Total Not Requested165027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested381570%
Total Not Requested160030%

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