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Audi A3 vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,920

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA3TSX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $29,160
Base Invoice $24,115 $26,822
Convenience Package 350  
Premium Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 250  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Heated front seats 450  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Convenience Package 325  
Premium Package 1,396  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 233  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Heated front seats 418  
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,815 0
Options (change) 6,339 0
Destination 775 760
Total Price $33,520 $29,920
Total Invoice $31,229 $27,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,507
Model Year20082009
ModelA3TSX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,520$29,920
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$29,920
Total Invoice$31,229$27,582
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,089$27,582

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082009
ModelA3TSX
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082009
ModelA3TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.6 in
Length168.7 in186.2 in
Width69.5 in72.5 in
Height56.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested183087%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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