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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $4,570

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015
ModelTLXTLXA3 / S3
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $41,100
A-Spec Package 0 0  
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000    
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
A-Spec Package 0 0  
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895    
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Options (change) 9,550 0 9,350
Options (change) 9,047 0 8,698
Destination 1,025 1,025 895
Total Price $46,775 $50,875 $51,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,841
Model Year202020202015
ModelTLXTLXA3 / S3
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$46,775$50,875$51,345
Adjustments for Features-1,390-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,385$48,435$51,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year202020202015
ModelTLXTLXA3 / S3
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$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
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$9,980$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-299-490

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20202015
ModelTLXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.7 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 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 kit0Yes
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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested317561%
Total Not Requested206539%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested236544%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested80023%

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