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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,745

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,416

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $4,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $36,200
Base Invoice $39,527 $34,374
Prestige Package 6,150  
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
A-Spec Package   0
Advance Package   7,550
AWD   2,000
Prestige Package 5,718  
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
A-Spec Package   0
Advance Package   7,152
AWD   1,895
Options (change) 8,725 9,550
Options (change) 8,114 9,047
Destination 925 995
Total Price $52,150 $46,745
Total Invoice $48,566 $44,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,150$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$45,355
Total Invoice$48,566$44,416
Adjustments for Features0-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,566$43,095

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,321

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested345081%
Total Not Requested80019%
Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested317561%
Total Not Requested206539%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested236544%

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