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Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,025

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $10,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,207

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $10,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim3.2 S lineTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $48,460 $54,500
Base Invoice $32,471 $45,484 $51,143
iPod integration 0    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Heated front seats 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435    
Navigation system 1,950    
Sunshades, second row 150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
AWD   2,000 2,000
iPod integration 0    
Xenon HID headlights 745    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418    
Heated front seats 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405    
Navigation system 1,813    
Sunshades, second row 139    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
AWD   1,874 1,874
Options (change) 5,335 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,961 1,874 1,874
Destination 775 975 975
Total Price $41,025 $51,435 $57,475
Total Invoice $38,207 $48,333 $53,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,806
Model Year200820172017
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim3.2 S lineTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,025$51,435$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,790-11,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,025$43,645$46,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,540
Total Invoice$38,207$48,333$53,992
Adjustments for Features0-7,320-10,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,207$41,013$43,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,373

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820172017
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim3.2 S lineTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,965$14,755$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,790$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,320-10,606

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082017
ModelA3MDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length168.7 in196.2 in
Width69.5 in77.2 in
Height56.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.138.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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