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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RDX
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $35,800
Base Invoice $36,736 $33,995
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Advance Package   6,700
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 9,175 6,700
Options (change) 8,534 6,347
Destination 975 975
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,482 $43,475
Total Invoice $42,077 $41,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,093
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RDX
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH279hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$45,482$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,482$43,125
Total Invoice$42,077$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,077$40,984

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RDX
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.7 in
Length169.8 in184.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura RDX specs.

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested381570%
Total Not Requested160030%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested451573%
Total Not Requested165027%

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