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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,568

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLTL
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $35,905 $39,455
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $33,712 $36,998
Sport Package 650      
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Technology Package 3,000 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Cargo net 150 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Advance Package     5,930 5,930
Sport Package 606      
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Technology Package 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Cargo net 139 139    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Advance Package     5,488 5,488
Options (change) 8,170 4,020 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 7,602 3,739 5,488 5,488
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $40,320 $47,870 $42,730 $46,280
Total Invoice $37,568 $44,587 $40,095 $43,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLTL
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,320$47,870$42,730$46,280
Adjustments for Features-2,025-5,1250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,295$42,745$42,730$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0$1,350
Total Invoice$37,568$44,587$40,095$43,381
Adjustments for Features-1,887-4,7740-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,681$39,813$40,095$41,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,132$0$1,224

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

Model Year2017201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLTL
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$6,490$9,590$4,465$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$5,125$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,887-4,7740-2,062

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in194.0 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
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 Requested114054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested114060%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested179063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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