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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: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelA3MDX
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $40,195
Base Invoice $33,364 $36,514
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400 5,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303 5,078
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 6,575 5,600
Options (change) 6,115 5,078
Destination 825 715
Total Price $43,275 $46,510
Total Invoice $40,304 $42,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $894
Model Year20092008
ModelA3MDX
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$43,275$46,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$43,325
Total Invoice$40,304$42,307
Adjustments for Features0-2,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,304$39,410

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092008
ModelA3MDX
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,897

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092008
ModelA3MDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length168.7 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in78.5 in
Height56.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft383.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested92541%

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