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

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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,420

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,257

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $2,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelTLXA3 / S3
Trim2.4A3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,445 $29,900
Base Invoice $29,584 $27,808
Technology Package 4,055  
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Prestige Package   5,900
Technology Package 3,753  
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Prestige Package   5,488
Options (change) 4,055 8,450
Options (change) 3,753 7,859
Destination 920 895
Total Price $36,420 $39,245
Total Invoice $34,257 $36,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year20152015
ModelTLXA3 / S3
Trim2.4A3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,420$39,245
Adjustments for Features-1,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,930$39,245
Total Invoice$34,257$36,562
Adjustments for Features-1,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,855$36,562

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelTLXA3 / S3
Trim2.4A3 1.8 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
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 driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,305$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelTLXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length190.3 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60016%
Total Not Requested309084%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested109071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110030%
Total Not Requested252570%

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