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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: $52,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $52,300
Prestige Package 6,150  
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
A-Spec Package   0
Prestige Package 5,718  
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 8,725 0
Options (change) 8,114 0
Destination 925 1,045
Total Price $52,150 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,550
Model Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionS6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$52,150$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$51,855

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3TLX
TrimS3Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
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
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
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
Rear wheel steering $1500
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29

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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 Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.0 in
Length175.4 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,221 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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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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested332578%
Total Not Requested92522%
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 Type S

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
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%

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