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

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Acura TL vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelTLA3 / S3
TrimType-SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $41,100
Base Invoice $35,117 $38,224
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 0 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,765
Destination 715 895
Total Price $38,940 $46,045
Total Invoice $35,832 $42,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year20082015
ModelTLA3 / S3
TrimType-SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,940$46,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$42,095
Total Invoice$35,832$42,884
Adjustments for Features0-3,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$39,205

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelTLA3 / S3
TrimType-SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,679

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelTLA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length189.3 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,462 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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