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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,795

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,499

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,635 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $28,835 $29,714 $40,596
Technology Package 3,100   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Technology Package 2,869   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Options (change) 3,100 870 4,070
Options (change) 2,869 810 3,786
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $34,630 $33,795 $48,695
Total Invoice $32,599 $31,499 $45,357

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,630$33,795$48,695
Adjustments for Features-6150-7,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$33,795$41,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,435
Total Invoice$32,599$31,499$45,357
Adjustments for Features-5790-6,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,020$31,499$38,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,905

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

Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$4,365$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-5790-6,953

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

Model Year20142018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length185.6 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested99045%
Total Not Requested122555%

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