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Honda Ridgeline vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,560

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,977

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Prestige Package     9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Technology Package         3,200
Prestige Package     8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Technology Package         2,976
Options (change) 0 0 10,325 5,875 5,175
Options (change) 0 0 8,674 5,466 4,814
Destination 940 940 975 975 975
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $43,250 $50,500 $61,050
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $39,363 $47,037 $56,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,769
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionA6A6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$42,560$44,060$43,250$50,500$61,050
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,5100-3,050-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$42,550$43,250$47,450$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$4,200$14,350
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$39,363$47,037$56,847
Adjustments for Features-1,383-1,3830-2,841-3,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,594$38,962$39,363$44,196$53,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0$4,833$14,272

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power sliding rear window$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Dual-action tailgate$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Truck bed audio system$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,240$10,240$8,730$11,780$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,510$0$3,050$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,383-1,3830-2,841-3,212

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in103.8 in
Length210.0 in175.4 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested285043%
Total Not Requested384057%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested140034%
Total Not Requested274066%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested166570%

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