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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: $32,220

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,025

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
Trim2.43.52.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,695 $35,320 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $29,837 $33,240 $25,361 $27,853
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 940 940 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $32,635 $36,260 $32,220 $33,600
Total Invoice $30,777 $34,180 $30,025 $31,217

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,922
Model Year2016201620102010
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$32,635$36,260$32,220$33,600
Adjustments for Features-2,835-3,1350-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$33,125$32,220$32,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0$430
Total Invoice$30,777$34,180$30,025$31,217
Adjustments for Features-2,674-2,9550-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,103$31,225$30,025$30,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,122$0$309

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620102010
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  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,640$4,505$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$3,135$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,674-2,9550-883

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162010
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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