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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3RDX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $35,800
Base Invoice $38,224 $33,995
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Advance Package   6,700
AWD   1,500
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Advance Package   6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 9,350 8,200
Options (change) 8,698 7,768
Destination 895 975
Total Price $51,345 $44,975
Total Invoice $47,817 $42,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,212
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3RDX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$51,345$44,975
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$44,835
Total Invoice$47,817$42,738
Adjustments for Features0-133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,817$42,605

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3RDX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-133

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3RDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in105.7 in
Length175.4 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested85024%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested420068%
Total Not Requested196532%

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