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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: $30,120

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,169

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $27,359 $29,714 $40,596
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Options (change) 0 870 870
Options (change) 0 810 810
Destination 810 975 975
Total Price $30,120 $33,795 $45,495
Total Invoice $28,169 $31,499 $42,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,815
Model Year201020182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,120$33,795$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$32,170$38,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$28,169$31,499$42,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,169$29,984$35,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,667

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

Model Year201020182018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Rear air vents $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
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
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
Total Value of Features$3,040$4,665$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515-6,730

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20102018
ModelTSXA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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 Volume12.6 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

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