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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,965

Audi Q3 45   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelRDXQ3
TrimBase45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $36,000
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Premium Plus Package   2,900
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Premium Plus Package   2,698
Universal garage door opener   274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,200 5,870
Options (change) 7,768 5,462
Destination 975 1,095
Total Price $44,975 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,803
Model Year20182021
ModelRDXQ3
TrimBase45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$44,975$42,965
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$42,965

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182021
ModelRDXQ3
TrimBase45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,865$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182021
ModelRDXQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.5 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in64.1 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,905 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested279045%
Total Not Requested337555%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152591%
Total Not Requested1509%

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