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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $8,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202020202020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500      
Sport Package 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Black Optic Dynamic Package   2,000      
A-Spec Package     0 0 0
Advance Package       7,550  
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116      
Sport Package 606        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Black Optic Dynamic Package   1,860      
A-Spec Package     0 0 0
Advance Package       7,152  
Options (change) 10,720 8,370 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 9,974 7,786 0 7,152 0
Destination 950 950 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $42,870 $52,220 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,005
Model Year20172017202020202020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S6S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,870$52,220$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-1,425-2,725-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,870$49,170$32,600$42,050$46,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,300$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172017202020202020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed automated manual  $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
FWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield   $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support  $0$0$0
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$5,240$8,290$6,665$7,965$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$1,425$2,725$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,841-43-498-90

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,506 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested506575%
Total Not Requested172525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested306568%
Total Not Requested142532%
Black Optic Dynamic 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

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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested349067%
Total Not Requested175033%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested349067%
Total Not Requested175033%
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested326561%
Total Not Requested205039%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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