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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: $41,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,896

Acura RDX   
Difference: $408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $35,800
Base Invoice $33,364 $33,995
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,500
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   3,505
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 6,575 5,200
Options (change) 6,115 4,926
Destination 825 975
Total Price $43,275 $41,975
Total Invoice $40,304 $39,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,808
Model Year20092018
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6279hp 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)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$43,275$41,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$39,450
Total Invoice$40,304$39,896
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,304$37,496

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092018
ModelA3RDX
Trim3.2Base
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,655$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092018
ModelA3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length168.7 in184.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

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