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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: $38,550

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXA3
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $27,270
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500   2,100
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Cold Weather Package     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     -200
Navigation system     2,000
Convenience Package     1,000
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421   1,951
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Cold Weather Package     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
iPod integration     -186
Navigation system     1,860
Convenience Package     930
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 10,455
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 9,725
Destination 1,045 1,045 825
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $38,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,649
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXA3
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT10T10S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$44,645$55,745$38,550
Adjustments for Features-3,525-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,120$52,220$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXA3
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0$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$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,580$9,580$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-471-2880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212010
ModelRDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length186.8 in168.7 in
Width74.8 in69.5 in
Height65.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
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
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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