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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,545

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,148

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3TSX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $30,010
Base Invoice $38,224 $28,256
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Technology Package   3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Technology Package   2,869
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 3,900 8,640
Options (change) 3,626 7,997
Destination 895 895
Total Price $45,895 $39,545
Total Invoice $42,745 $37,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3TSX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,895$39,545
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$39,545
Total Invoice$42,745$37,148
Adjustments for Features-3,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,964$37,148

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3TSX
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in185.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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