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Audi A3 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3TLTL
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $32,136 $35,391
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration 50 50    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration 47 47    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Options (change) 4,125 4,125 0 0
Options (change) 3,839 3,839 0 0
Destination 875 875 760 760
Total Price $32,270 $35,250 $35,715 $39,265
Total Invoice $30,075 $32,848 $32,896 $36,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,693
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3TLTL
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10140, 10276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,270$35,250$35,715$39,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,225-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$34,200$34,490$35,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,350
Total Invoice$30,075$32,848$32,896$36,151
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,128-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,075$31,870$31,768$32,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3TLTL
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,715$3,890$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,225$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,128-3,153

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112009
ModelA3TL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in195.3 in
Width69.5 in74.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%

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