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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: $36,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,442

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $25,361 $27,853
Technology Package 3,700      
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Titanium Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Technology Package 3,505      
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Titanium Sport Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     930 930
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 3,700 0 8,875 8,875
Options (change) 3,505 0 8,256 8,256
Destination 950 950 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $36,970 $38,350
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $34,442 $35,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,409
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$36,970$38,350
Adjustments for Features-7,150-8,4000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,700$35,350$36,970$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$430
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$34,442$35,634
Adjustments for Features-6,796-7,9830-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,033$33,593$34,442$34,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$309

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelTLXTLXA3A3
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$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$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$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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$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$100
Fog lights $125$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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upgraded floor mats$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  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$10,930$12,180$3,780$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$8,400$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,796-7,9830-883

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,506 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
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
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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