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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,502

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $10,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,096

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $54,980
Base Invoice $36,178 $50,800
Prestige Package 8,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Prestige Package 8,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Options (change) 9,820 0
Options (change) 9,136 0
Destination 950 920
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,502 $55,900
Total Invoice $42,096 $51,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$45,502$55,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,502$52,300
Total Invoice$42,096$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,096$48,389

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
HDMI port $25
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
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, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,315$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,331

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in111.0 in
Length169.8 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height56.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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		9.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		9.938.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested381569%
Total Not Requested170031%

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