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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: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,969

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS33.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $35,450
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $33,664
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Sport Package 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
S Sport Package   1,100  
Advance Package     7,250
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Sport Package 606    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
S Sport Package   1,024  
Advance Package     6,868
Options (change) 10,975 6,975 7,250
Options (change) 9,280 6,490 6,868
Destination 975 975 950
Total Price $43,900 $51,600 $43,650
Total Invoice $39,969 $48,061 $41,482

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS33.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,900$51,600$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$48,450$42,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0
Total Invoice$39,969$48,061$41,482
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,969$45,127$40,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,158$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TLX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS33.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,165$8,315$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-998

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in190.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,484 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 ft313.2 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 headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested451567%
Total Not Requested217533%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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 headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested246560%
Total Not Requested167540%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested431572%
Total Not Requested167528%

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