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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: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3TSX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $29,160
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $26,822
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600 3,100
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418 2,843
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Options (change) 5,975 5,975 3,175 3,100
Options (change) 5,560 5,560 2,954 2,843
Destination 925 925 925 760
Total Price $37,800 $41,100 $46,600 $33,020
Total Invoice $35,223 $38,291 $43,406 $30,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,655
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3TSX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,800$41,100$46,600$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,300-4,000-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$37,100$41,150$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,650$0
Total Invoice$35,223$38,291$43,406$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,143-3,727-5,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,080$34,564$38,330$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,484$5,250$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3TSX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,840$8,290$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$4,000$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,143-3,727-5,0760

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.6 in
Length175.4 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,401 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 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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