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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: $39,375

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim2.0TTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $47,040 $54,980
Base Invoice $25,361 $43,533 $50,800
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500    
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
iPod integration -200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,000    
AWD 2,100 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466    
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
iPod integration -186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Navigation system 1,860    
AWD 1,951 1,830 1,830
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Options (change) 11,230 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 10,447 1,830 1,830
Destination 875 920 920
Total Price $39,375 $49,960 $57,900
Total Invoice $36,683 $46,283 $53,550

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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: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,574
Model Year201220152015
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim2.0TTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,375$49,960$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,425-9,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$44,535$47,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$36,683$46,283$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,026-9,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$41,257$44,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,067

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220152015
ModelA3MDXMDX
Trim2.0TTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$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
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $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
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
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 passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,755$12,180$16,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,026-9,226

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122015
ModelA3MDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length168.7 in193.6 in
Width69.5 in77.2 in
Height56.0 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,255 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 ft314.8 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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

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

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