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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: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $33,980
A-Spec Package 0 0  
AWD 2,000    
Technology Package 3,700    
Cold Weather Package     700
Navigation system     1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Satellite radio     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
A-Spec Package 0 0  
AWD 1,895    
Technology Package 3,505    
Cold Weather Package     637
Navigation system     1,775
Xenon HID headlights     728
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410
Satellite radio     319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001
Options (change) 5,700 0 5,785
Options (change) 5,400 0 5,266
Destination 1,025 1,025 720
Total Price $42,925 $50,875 $40,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,688
Model Year202020202006
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,925$50,875$40,485
Adjustments for Features-6,175-8,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,750$42,650$40,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year202020202006
ModelTLXTLXA3
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition3.2 S line
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
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
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$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
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 changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog light, rear  $100
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,505$14,555$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$8,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-924-1660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202006
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

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested227543%
Total Not Requested296557%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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