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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: $32,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $30,396 $33,664
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration 50 50    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
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 875 875 950 950
Total Price $32,270 $35,250 $32,950 $36,400
Total Invoice $30,075 $32,848 $31,346 $34,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,521
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10140, 10355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,270$35,250$32,950$36,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,935-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$34,200$30,015$33,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,150
Total Invoice$30,075$32,848$31,346$34,614
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,792-3,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,075$31,870$28,554$31,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,984

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3TLXTLX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed automated manual  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $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
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,505$5,555$7,440$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,935$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,792-3,076

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,484 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 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%

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%

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