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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,520 Acura TLX 3.5 | |||
| Difference: $380 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,969 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $860 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.5 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,320 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $33,171 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Advance Package | 7,280 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 5,300 | |
| Sport Package | 650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||
| Advance Package | 6,738 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 4,930 | |
| Sport Package | 606 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,280 | 10,975 | 6,975 |
| Options (change) | 6,738 | 9,280 | 6,490 |
| Destination | 920 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $43,900 | $51,600 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $39,969 | $48,061 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.5 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 490, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $43,900 | $51,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,470 | $43,900 | $48,450 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $39,969 | $48,061 |
| Adjustments for Features | -985 | 0 | -2,934 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,844 | $39,969 | $45,127 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,158 |
Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.5 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,215 | $5,165 | $8,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -985 | 0 | -2,934 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 190.3 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,484 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 4315 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4515 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 33% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2465 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 40% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
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