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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,120

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $3,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimType SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,700 $42,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 575
Prestige Package   5,500
235/35YR19   1,500
Universal garage door opener   295
Painted brake calipers (optional)   400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Prestige Package   5,116
235/35YR19   1,397
Universal garage door opener   274
Painted brake calipers (optional)   372
Options (change) 500 8,270
Options (change) 0 7,695
Destination 1,095 950
Total Price $55,295 $52,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,491
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimType SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$55,295$52,120
Adjustments for Features-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$52,120

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimType SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote start$150 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length 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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,840$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in103.8 in
Length194.6 in175.4 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height56.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested317571%
Total Not Requested131529%

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