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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,128

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $34,374 $40,626
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
S Sport Package   1,100    
Advance Package     7,550  
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
S Sport Package   1,024    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 12,220 6,975 7,550 0
Options (change) 10,439 6,490 7,152 0
Destination 975 975 950 950
Total Price $45,145 $51,600 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $41,128 $48,061 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $956
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,145$51,600$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,425-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,145$48,750$42,275$42,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,605$0$50
Total Invoice$41,128$48,061$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-2,304-1,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,128$45,406$40,172$40,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$50

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLXTLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0 $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $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
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
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
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 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$5,340$8,190$7,765$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,425$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655-2,304-1,354

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

Model Year20182018
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested496574%
Total Not Requested172526%
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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 Requested271566%
Total Not Requested142534%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested326561%
Total Not Requested205039%

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