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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,600

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $53,700
Prestige Package 5,300  
S Sport Package 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 500
Prestige Package 4,930  
S Sport Package 1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0
Options (change) 6,975 500
Options (change) 6,490 0
Destination 975 1,095
Total Price $51,600 $55,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,007
Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionS7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$51,600$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,600$53,235

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

Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41

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

Model Year20182022
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.0 in
Length175.4 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested131532%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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