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

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Acura TSX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTSXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,160 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $26,822 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Technology Package 3,100 2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Technology Package 2,843 2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 3,100 5,975 5,975 3,175
Options (change) 2,843 5,560 5,560 2,954
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $33,020 $37,800 $41,100 $46,600
Total Invoice $30,425 $35,223 $38,291 $43,406

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,655
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTSXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,020$37,800$41,100$46,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-4,000-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$35,500$37,100$41,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,650
Total Invoice$30,425$35,223$38,291$43,406
Adjustments for Features0-2,143-3,727-5,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$33,080$34,564$38,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,484$5,250

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTSXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,140$6,840$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$4,000$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,143-3,727-5,076

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelTSXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in175.4 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,176 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 Volume12.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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