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Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,850

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,404

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelZDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,120 $27,270
Base Invoice $42,691 $25,361
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
iPod integration   50
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD   2,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
iPod integration   47
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
AWD   1,951
Options (change) 0 7,705
Options (change) 0 7,168
Destination 895 875
Total Price $47,015 $35,850
Total Invoice $43,586 $33,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,554
Model Year20122012
ModelZDXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$47,015$35,850
Adjustments for Features-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,180$35,850
Total Invoice$43,586$33,404
Adjustments for Features-2,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,958$33,404

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelZDXA3
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 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,215$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelZDXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length192.4 in168.7 in
Width78.5 in69.5 in
Height62.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft354.6 ft3

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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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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