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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,995 $38,224
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 8,200 9,350
Options (change) 7,768 8,698
Destination 975 895
Total Price $44,975 $51,345
Total Invoice $42,738 $47,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,212
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/35-19
Total Price$44,975$51,345
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$51,345
Total Invoice$42,738$47,817
Adjustments for Features-1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,605$47,817

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
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 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,755$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length184.4 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 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 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

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
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
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
Total Requested420068%
Total Not Requested196532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested85024%

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