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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,025 Acura TLX | |||||
| Difference: $8,845 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | TLX | TLX | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | V6 | V6 PMC Edition | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,000 | $36,200 | $49,850 | $31,200 | $42,900 |
| A-Spec Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Advance Package | 7,550 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | 5,500 | |||
| Sport Package | 650 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | ||||
| Black Optic Dynamic Package | 2,000 | ||||
| A-Spec Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Advance Package | 7,152 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,325 | 5,116 | |||
| Sport Package | 606 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | ||||
| Black Optic Dynamic Package | 1,860 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,550 | 0 | 10,720 | 8,370 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,152 | 0 | 9,974 | 7,786 |
| Destination | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $34,025 | $44,775 | $50,875 | $42,870 | $52,220 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,005 | |||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | TLX | TLX | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | V6 | V6 PMC Edition | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 206hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | S8 | T9 | T9 | S7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 490, 10 | 490, 10 | 490, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $34,025 | $44,775 | $50,875 | $42,870 | $52,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,425 | -2,725 | -4,475 | 0 | -3,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,600 | $42,050 | $46,400 | $42,870 | $49,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,450 | $13,800 | $0 | $6,300 |
Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | TLX | TLX | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | V6 | V6 PMC Edition | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed automated manual | $1300 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Electrically heated windshield | $250 | $250 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,665 | $7,965 | $9,715 | $5,240 | $8,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,425 | $2,725 | $4,475 | $0 | $3,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -43 | -498 | -90 | 0 | -2,841 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | TLX | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,506 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX
| A-Spec Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 3490 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6
| A-Spec Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 3490 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 33% |
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Electrically heated windshield | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3265 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
| A-Spec Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 5065 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3065 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 32% |
| Black Optic Dynamic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
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