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Acura TL vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura TL vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,095

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTLTLA3A3
TrimBaseSH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $25,361 $28,134
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     50 50
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     47 47
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 0 0 4,125 4,125
Options (change) 0 0 3,839 3,839
Destination 885 885 895 895
Total Price $36,190 $39,740 $32,290 $35,270
Total Invoice $33,741 $36,997 $30,095 $32,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,597
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTLTLA3A3
TrimBaseSH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,190$39,740$32,290$35,270
Adjustments for Features-1,125-3,3250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$36,415$32,290$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$1,930
Total Invoice$33,741$36,997$30,095$32,868
Adjustments for Features-1,049-3,0950-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,692$33,902$30,095$31,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTLTLA3A3
TrimBaseSH-AWD2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$6,090$2,765$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$3,325$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,049-3,0950-978

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112013
ModelTLA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length195.3 in168.7 in
Width74.0 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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