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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,095

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
Trim2.43.52.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     50 50
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
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 920 920 895 895
Total Price $32,365 $36,240 $32,290 $35,270
Total Invoice $30,504 $34,091 $30,095 $32,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
Trim2.43.52.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine206hp I4290hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS8T9M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,365$36,240$32,290$35,270
Adjustments for Features-2,935-3,2350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$33,005$32,290$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0$1,930
Total Invoice$30,504$34,091$30,095$32,868
Adjustments for Features-2,766-3,0430-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,738$31,048$30,095$31,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
Trim2.43.52.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$7,740$4,505$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$3,235$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,766-3,0430-978

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152013
ModelTLXA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.3 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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