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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: $9,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelA3MDXMDXMDX
Trim3.2TechnologyAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $49,500 $56,250 $61,750
Cold Weather Package 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Navigation system 1,950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150      
Sport Package 1,400      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100      
AWD   2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441      
Navigation system 1,813      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069      
Sport Package 1,303      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023      
AWD   1,874 1,874  
Options (change) 6,575 2,000 2,000 0
Options (change) 6,115 1,874 1,874 0
Destination 825 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $43,275 $52,525 $59,275 $62,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,447
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelA3MDXMDXMDX
Trim3.2TechnologyAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp I6290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionS6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10501, 10501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20245/50-20265/45-20
Total Price$43,275$52,525$59,275$62,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,475-10,975-10,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$45,050$48,300$52,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250$7,425

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2009202020202020
ModelA3MDXMDXMDX
Trim3.2TechnologyAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Display key $50$50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console  $250$250
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$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,605$15,080$18,580$17,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,475$10,975$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-537-168

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092020
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.4,246 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
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)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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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