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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: $8,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222006
ModelTLXA3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $33,980
A-Spec Package 6,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 450
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
A-Spec Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 410
AWD 0  
Cold Weather Package   637
Xenon HID headlights   728
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 9,250 5,785
Options (change) 0 5,266
Destination 1,095 720
Total Price $49,245 $40,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,615
Model Year20222006
ModelTLXA3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,245$40,485
Adjustments for Features-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,910$40,485

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20222006
ModelTLXA3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,290$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20222006
ModelTLXA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in101.5 in
Length194.6 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height56.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,926 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested182547%
Total Not Requested207553%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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