COMPETITIVE COMPARISON

2026

Integra

2026

Audi A3

2026 Updates

For 2026, the Audi A3 is unchanged. Note that in 2025, All A3 models came with standard AWD. Also note that the A3 has a starting MSRP more than $6,000 higher than the Integra, and many features that come standard on the Integra will require even more expense on the A3.




Competitive Points

In Tune with You

A-Spec® with Technology Package: Adaptive Damper System adjusts to the road—and to you.

  • Adaptive dampers:
    • Integra: Part of the Integrated Dynamics System, offering Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Individual driving modes
    • A3: Adaptive dampers not available

The story is: When you drive an Integra, adaptive dampers automatically adapt to road conditions, and you can customize the suspension to fit your preferred driving style.


Ready for Just About Anything

Integra’s sleek coupe-like roofline offers liftback versatility and nearly three times the cargo space.

  • Cargo volume:
    • Integra: 24.3 cubic feet
    • A3: 8.3 cubic feet, and no liftback available

The story is: When you drive an Integra, you simply have more space for your active lifestyle.


Stress Reliever

Adaptive Cruise Control34 automatically adjusts to the ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

  • Adaptive Cruise Control:
    • Integra: Comes as a standard feature
    • A3: Requires upgrading to a higher trim, at an additional cost

The story is: When you drive an Integra, feel how it instantly adjusts your speed according to highway traffic flow.


Technical Knockout

A-Spec® with Technology Package: the ultimate in sporting luxury and connected technology.

  • Head-Up Display (HUD):
    • Integra: Included with Technology Package
    • A3: Not available

The story is: Acura offers Integra drivers certain conveniences that A3 buyers can't touch.

Go Ahead and Get Comfortable

Integra’s generous legroom – both front and rear – boosts comfort, mile after mile.

  • Legroom:
    • Integra: 42.3/37.4 (front/rear, inches)
    • A3: 41.2/35.2 (front/rear, inches)

The story is: In the Integra, everybody can stretch out a little more.


Upshift Your Expectations

Take total control with an available close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission in A-Spec®â€¯with Technology Package.

  • Manual transmission with limited-slip differential and rev-matching:
    • Integra: Manual transmission is an available feature
    • A3: Manual transmission not available

The story is: The Integra is a true driver’s car.