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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,999

Acura TL   
Difference: $877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelTLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $30,384 $29,714 $40,596
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   144 144
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Options (change) 0 1,275 1,025
Options (change) 0 1,187 954
Destination 615 975 975
Total Price $33,940 $34,200 $45,650
Total Invoice $30,999 $31,876 $42,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125
Model Year200620182018
ModelTLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,940$34,200$45,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$33,125$39,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,075
Total Invoice$30,999$31,876$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,002-6,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,999$30,874$36,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,643

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelTLA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,865$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002-6,008

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

Model Year20062018
ModelTLA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length189.3 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.3 ft3

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