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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: $38,875

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,217

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $27,270
Base Invoice $33,995 $25,361
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500 2,100
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421 1,951
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,200 10,730
Options (change) 4,926 9,981
Destination 975 875
Total Price $41,975 $38,875
Total Invoice $39,896 $36,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $946
Model Year20182011
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,975$38,875
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,100$38,875
Total Invoice$39,896$36,217
Adjustments for Features-2,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,163$36,217

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
ModelRDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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
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 - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,180$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7330

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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.3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 specs.

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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