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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: $42,850

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $35,875
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $33,364
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package     500
Sport Package     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system     1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Cold Weather Package     466
Sport Package     1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Navigation system     1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 6,575
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 6,115
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $43,275
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $40,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,047
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,850$45,750$43,275
Adjustments for Features-4,700-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$39,800$43,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$40,304
Adjustments for Features-4,467-5,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,257$37,817$40,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$11,930$13,180$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,467-5,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
ModelTLXA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.7 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,660 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
14.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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