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Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,082

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $10,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,333

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelZDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,020 $37,900
Base Invoice $42,212 $35,248
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 0 1,425
Options (change) 0 1,328
Destination 885 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,905 $36,082
Total Invoice $43,097 $33,333

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,513
Model Year20112016
ModelZDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$46,905$36,082
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,455$36,082
Total Invoice$43,097$33,333
Adjustments for Features-2,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,846$33,333

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelZDXA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2510

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelZDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length192.4 in169.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height62.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft339.5 ft3

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