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Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $625

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA3TLX
Trim3.23.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $35,450
Base Invoice $33,364 $33,664
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400  
AWD   2,200
Technology Package   4,050
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303  
AWD   2,084
Technology Package   3,836
Options (change) 6,575 6,250
Options (change) 6,115 5,920
Destination 825 950
Total Price $43,275 $42,650
Total Invoice $40,304 $40,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year20092017
ModelA3TLX
Trim3.23.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,275$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$39,650
Total Invoice$40,304$40,534
Adjustments for Features0-2,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,304$37,683

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092017
ModelA3TLX
Trim3.23.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,080$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,851

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092017
ModelA3TLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in190.3 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested209057%

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