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Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $207

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $34,320
Base Invoice $32,471 $32,245
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 450  
Navigation system 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 418  
Navigation system 1,813  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 5,185 5,100
Options (change) 4,822 4,721
Destination 775 895
Total Price $40,875 $40,315
Total Invoice $38,068 $37,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year20082013
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$40,875$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$38,190
Total Invoice$38,068$37,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,068$35,865

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082013
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,996

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082013
ModelA3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length168.7 in183.5 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

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