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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: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $22,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $66,700
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Options (change) 9,475 0
Options (change) 8,814 0
Destination 975 1,195
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,782 $67,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,276
Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH355hp V6
TransmissionS6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/40-21
Total Price$45,782$67,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,782$61,395

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

Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
TrimA3 e-tronType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
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
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114

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

Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.8 in
Length169.8 in198.4 in
Width70.3 in78.7 in
Height56.1 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,272 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		9.939.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft371.4 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested426579%
Total Not Requested115021%

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