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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: $39,795

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,073

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $10,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelZDXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,920 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $47,084 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package   5,900 5,900 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Active Lane Assist         650
Convenience Package         750
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Navigation Plus Package         2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package   5,488 5,488 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Active Lane Assist         605
Convenience Package         697
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Navigation Plus Package         2,418
Options (change) 0 9,000 9,000 9,000 5,950
Options (change) 0 8,370 8,370 8,370 5,533
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $51,815 $39,795 $42,495 $43,095 $47,945
Total Invoice $47,979 $37,073 $39,583 $40,141 $44,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,559
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelZDXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,815$39,795$42,495$43,095$47,945
Adjustments for Features-3,61500-1,700-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,200$39,795$42,495$41,395$45,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$47,979$37,073$39,583$40,141$44,652
Adjustments for Features-3,34700-1,583-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,632$37,073$39,583$38,558$42,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,111

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelZDXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$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$0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0$0 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather accent trim$300    
Leather door panel trim$250    
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$5,315$5,315$7,015$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0$0$1,700$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,34700-1,583-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelZDXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length192.4 in175.4 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height62.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested232564%
Total Not Requested130036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested232564%
Total Not Requested130036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested232564%
Total Not Requested130036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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