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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,764

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $54,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $51,143
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 7,650 0
Options (change) 7,118 0
Destination 875 975
Total Price $35,795 $55,475
Total Invoice $33,354 $52,118

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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: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,195
Model Year20122017
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp I6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,795$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-11,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$44,225
Total Invoice$33,354$52,118
Adjustments for Features0-10,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,354$41,549

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122017
ModelA3MDX
Trim2.0TAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$15,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,569

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,263 lb.4,001 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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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