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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: $32,220

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,028

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $40,195
Base Invoice $25,361 $36,514
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 4,075 0
Options (change) 3,792 0
Destination 875 715
Total Price $32,220 $40,910
Total Invoice $30,028 $37,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,937
Model Year20122008
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$32,220$40,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$35,125
Total Invoice$30,028$37,229
Adjustments for Features0-5,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,028$31,965

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122008
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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
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
Total Value of Features$3,005$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,264

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,263 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 2.0T

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

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