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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: $33,520

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,243

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,930 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $31,935 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Heated front seats   500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 0 1,370 870 870
Options (change) 0 1,277 810 810
Destination 830 950 950 950
Total Price $35,760 $33,520 $44,720 $56,320
Total Invoice $32,765 $31,243 $41,658 $52,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $775
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionA5S7S6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,760$33,520$44,720$56,320
Adjustments for Features-8150-5,050-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$33,520$39,670$50,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,150$17,025
Total Invoice$32,765$31,243$41,658$52,446
Adjustments for Features-7470-4,704-5,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,018$31,243$36,954$47,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,711$15,825

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

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRTLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $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 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,180$6,365$11,415$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$5,050$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-7470-4,704-5,378

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

Model Year20122017
ModelRidgelineA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in103.8 in
Length206.8 in175.4 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height70.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume0.012.3 ft3

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