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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package     3,700  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Technology Package     3,505  
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 3,700 0
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 3,505 0
Destination 875 875 950 950
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $40,850 $43,750
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $38,829 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,295$40,275$40,850$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,000-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$33,850$35,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,650
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$38,829$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-978-6,654-7,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$32,175$33,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
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  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,030$5,080$11,030$12,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,000$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-6,654-7,840

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
ModelA3TLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in191.7 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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