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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,595

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,241

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $6,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MDX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $39,950
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $36,002
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500    
Power passenger seat 500 500 500    
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600  
iPod integration 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Convenience Package       750  
Navigation system         2,750
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467    
Power passenger seat 467 467 467    
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418  
iPod integration 325 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Convenience Package       697  
Navigation system         2,475
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,900 2,750
Options (change) 3,538 3,538 3,538 3,626 2,475
Destination 895 895 895 895 615
Total Price $34,595 $37,295 $37,895 $45,895 $43,315
Total Invoice $32,241 $34,751 $35,309 $42,745 $39,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,044
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MDX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4253hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/65-17
Total Price$34,595$37,295$37,895$45,895$43,315
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,800-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$37,295$36,195$42,095$40,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$7,500$0
Total Invoice$32,241$34,751$35,309$42,745$39,092
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-3,539-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,241$34,751$33,725$39,206$36,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$6,965$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MDX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Folding third row seats    $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,440$6,140$8,240$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,800$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-3,539-2,807

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3MDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in77.0 in
Height55.7 in68.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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