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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,405

Acura TSX   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,614

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TSX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $30,510
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $28,719
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Heated front seats 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Heated front seats 467      
Options (change) 1,370 870 870 0
Options (change) 1,277 810 810 0
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $33,520 $44,720 $56,320 $31,405
Total Invoice $31,243 $41,658 $52,446 $29,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,093
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TSX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$33,520$44,720$56,320$31,405
Adjustments for Features-575-5,625-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$39,095$49,970$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$17,025$0
Total Invoice$31,243$41,658$52,446$29,614
Adjustments for Features-536-5,240-5,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,707$36,418$46,533$29,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,711$15,826$0

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

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3TSX
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$10,165$10,890$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$5,625$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-536-5,240-5,9130

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in185.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,471 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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