Acura Integra Trims Compared: Base vs A-Spec vs Type S
Published October 19, 2026 · Last updated October 19, 2026
For most shoppers, the Acura Integra A-Spec vs Type S decision comes down to how much performance you will actually use. The 2026 A-Spec starts at $35,950 with a 200-hp turbo and 32 mpg combined; the Type S costs $53,900 and brings a 320-hp turbo, a six-speed manual, Brembo brakes and a wider track. Between them sits the A-Spec with Technology Package at $39,200, the only 1.5-liter Integra offered with a manual. Here is what each trim adds, from the $33,400 base car up, and which one makes sense for driving in Brooklyn, Queens and across New York City.
A-Spec or Type S: The Short Answer
- Best value: A-Spec with Technology Package ($39,200). Adaptive dampers, ELS Studio 3D audio, a head-up display and the choice of CVT or six-speed manual.
- Best performance: Type S ($53,900). 320 hp, a limited-slip differential, Brembo front brakes and 19-inch wheels on summer tires.
- Best for style on a budget: A-Spec ($35,950). The sporty look, 18-inch black wheels and the same 200-hp turbo as the base car.
- Lowest price: Integra ($33,400), with a 9-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard.
Model-year timing: Prices are 2026 MSRPs from Acura's September 1, 2026 pricing release, before the $1,395 destination charge. Honda has paused the six-speed manual A-Spec after the 2026 model year, so the Type S is expected to be the only manual Integra for 2027; see our 2027 Acura Integra guide. Browse Acura Integra inventory at Acura of Brooklyn.
Integra Trim Lineup and Prices
| Spec | Integra | A-Spec | A-Spec Technology | Type S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,400 | $35,950 | $39,200 | $53,900 |
| Engine | 1.5L turbo, 200 hp, 192 lb-ft | 1.5L turbo, 200 hp | 1.5L turbo, 200 hp | 2.0L turbo, 320 hp, 310 lb-ft |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT or 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Limited-slip differential | — | — | Manual only | Standard |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) | 29/37/32 | 29/37/32 | CVT 29/37/32; manual 26/36/30 | 21/28/24 |
| Wheels | — | 18-in black | 18-in black | 19 x 9.5-in, 265/30 summer tires |
| Suspension | Standard | Standard | Adaptive dampers | Adaptive dampers, wider track |
| Brakes (front) | 12.3-in discs | 12.3-in discs | 12.3-in discs | 13.8-in discs, Brembo 4-piston |
| Audio and displays | 9-in touchscreen; 10.2-in cluster | Same | Adds 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D, head-up display | 9-in touchscreen; 10.2-in cluster |
| Style | — | Aero kit, ambient lighting | Adds Ultrasuede-trimmed seats | Widebody, triple center exhaust |
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Base vs A-Spec
For $2,550 more, the A-Spec adds 18-inch black wheels, an aero body kit with body-color side spoilers and side sill garnishes, and extended ambient lighting, with blue micro suede inserts in Orchid interiors and yellow stitching in Ebony ones. Mechanically, the two are the same: a 200-hp turbo, a CVT and 32 mpg combined. Every Integra also gets a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless charger. Choose the base car to save money; choose the A-Spec if the look matters to you.
A-Spec vs A-Spec Technology
The Technology Package costs $3,250 more and is the trim most enthusiasts should look at. It adds adaptive dampers with an Individual drive mode, 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio, a head-up display, Ultrasuede-trimmed front seats, a surround-view camera and rain-sensing wipers. It is also the only 1.5-liter Integra offered with the six-speed manual, at no extra cost over the CVT, and the manual adds a helical limited-slip differential and rev matching. On Brooklyn's broken pavement, the adaptive dampers alone make a noticeable difference.
A-Spec vs Type S
The Type S is a different car under the skin. Its 2.0-liter turbo makes 320 hp and 310 lb-ft, 120 hp and 118 lb-ft more than the A-Spec, and it comes only with a six-speed manual, rev matching and a limited-slip differential. Brembo four-piston front calipers clamp 13.8-inch discs, 19 x 9.5-inch wheels wear 265/30 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, the track is 3.5 inches wider in front and 1.9 inches in back, and a triple center exhaust finishes the look. Adaptive dampers are standard.
The trade-offs are price and fuel. The Type S costs $14,700 more than an A-Spec with Technology Package, is rated 24 mpg combined against 30–32, and weighs 3,219 pounds against 3,073 for a manual A-Spec. For daily driving on the BQE, the A-Spec is the easier car to live with; for track days or weekend runs upstate, the Type S is the one to buy.
Manual vs CVT
The Integra, A-Spec and A-Spec Technology come with a CVT rated 29 mpg city, 37 highway and 32 combined, the easier choice for stop-and-go traffic. The six-speed manual is offered on the A-Spec Technology at the same $39,200, rated 26/36/30, and is standard on the Type S. In July 2026, Honda confirmed it is pausing the manual A-Spec after the 2026 model year, with supplies expected into early 2027, so if you want a manual 1.5-liter Integra, buy a 2026 A-Spec Technology while stock lasts.
Integra Type S vs Rivals
The Type S shares its engine family with the Honda Civic Type R, which makes 315 hp, is manual only and starts at $46,895 plus destination; see the Civic Type R at Plaza Honda. The Toyota GR Corolla offers 300 hp and all-wheel drive from about $40,000 (2027 GR Corolla at Plaza Toyota). The Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R make 328 hp but come only with automatics. The Integra Type S is the only one in this group that pairs 320 hp and a manual with a premium badge and a liftback body. For more matchups, read Acura Integra vs Competitors: Camry, IS, A3 and More.
Best-Value Integra Trim
For most buyers, the A-Spec with Technology Package is the best value: the adaptive dampers, ELS audio, head-up display and the manual option for $39,200. Pick the A-Spec if you want the look for less, and the Type S if you will use 320 hp. Check the current Acura offers and incentives in Brooklyn, get pre-approved for Acura financing and get your trade-in value before you visit.
Acura Integra Inventory at Acura of Brooklyn
Every Integra below is on the ground at Acura of Brooklyn and available to drive today, from the A-Spec to the Type S, including manual A-Spec Technology models while they last. Call (347) 501-8047 and we will line up an A-Spec and a Type S so you can drive them back to back. Free delivery within 25 miles.
| MSRP | $37,345 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $37,520 |
| MSRP | $41,195 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $41,370 |
| Price | $27,000 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $27,175 |
| MSRP | $34,795 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $34,970 |
| MSRP | $41,195 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $41,370 |
| MSRP | $37,945 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $38,120 |
| Price | $26,800 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $26,975 |
| MSRP | $37,945 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $38,120 |
| MSRP | $37,945 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $38,120 |
| MSRP | $37,945 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $38,120 |
| MSRP | $35,335 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $35,510 |
| Price | $30,800 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $30,975 |
Which Integra Trim Should You Buy?
$39,200
Adaptive dampers, ELS Studio 3D audio, head-up display and a CVT or six-speed manual.
$53,900
320-hp turbo, limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes and 19-inch wheels; manual only.
$35,950
18-inch black wheels, aero kit and ambient lighting with the same 200-hp turbo.
$33,400
9-inch touchscreen, wireless phone tech and 32 mpg combined.
Final Scorecard: A-Spec vs Type S
| Category | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A-Spec | $35,950–$39,200 vs $53,900 |
| Fuel economy | A-Spec | 30–32 vs 24 mpg combined |
| City commuting | A-Spec | CVT available; easier in traffic |
| Power | Type S | 320 hp vs 200 hp |
| Brakes, wheels and tires | Type S | Brembo, 19-in, 265/30 summer tires |
| Manual transmission | Tie | Both offer a six-speed with limited-slip differential |
| Tech and audio | A-Spec Technology | ELS Studio 3D and head-up display |
| Overall for NYC drivers | A-Spec Technology | Most of the fun for $14,700 less |
Still deciding? Compare the Integra with Acura's midsize sedan in Acura Integra vs TLX: Which Acura Sedan Should You Buy?, see how Acura's packages work across the lineup in Acura Packages Explained: Base vs Technology vs A-Spec vs Advance vs Type S, or cross-shop other brands in Acura Integra vs Competitors: Camry, IS, A3 and More.
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What is the difference between Integra A-Spec and Type S?
Power and hardware. The A-Spec uses a 200-hp, 192 lb-ft 1.5-liter turbo with a CVT, or a six-speed manual with the Technology Package. The Type S has a 320-hp, 310 lb-ft 2.0-liter turbo, a six-speed manual only, a limited-slip differential, Brembo front brakes, 19-inch wheels, a wider track, adaptive dampers and a triple center exhaust. It costs $53,900 against $35,950 for the A-Spec and $39,200 with the Technology Package.
Is the Integra A-Spec Technology package worth it?
For most buyers, yes. For $3,250 over the A-Spec it adds adaptive dampers, 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio, a head-up display, Ultrasuede-trimmed front seats, a surround-view camera and rain-sensing wipers, and it is the only 1.5-liter Integra offered with the six-speed manual, at no extra cost over the CVT.
Does the Integra come with a manual?
Yes, on two versions: the A-Spec with Technology Package, which offers a six-speed manual with a helical limited-slip differential and rev matching at the same price as the CVT, and the Type S, which is manual only. Honda has paused the manual A-Spec after the 2026 model year, so the Type S is expected to be the only manual Integra after that.
Integra Base vs A-Spec: what do you get?
For $2,550 more, the A-Spec adds 18-inch black wheels, an aero body kit with body-color side spoilers and side sill garnishes, and extended ambient lighting. Both use the same 200-hp turbo and CVT, with a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital cluster and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard.
Is the Integra Type S worth the extra money?
If you will use the performance, yes. It adds 120 hp and 118 lb-ft over the A-Spec, plus the brakes, wheels, tires, wider track and limited-slip differential to use them, for $14,700 more than an A-Spec with Technology Package. If you mostly commute in city traffic, the A-Spec Technology Package gives you the manual, adaptive dampers and the premium audio for much less.
Test-Drive the Integra A-Spec and Type S at Acura of Brooklyn
Visit Acura of Brooklyn (2751 Nostrand Ave) to drive an A-Spec and a Type S back to back, with the CVT or the manual. Part of the family-owned Plaza Auto Mall, serving New York since 1975, with free delivery within 25 miles. No Hassle, No Pressure, No Middlemen. Call Acura of Brooklyn sales at (347) 501-8047.
*MSRP excludes destination ($1,395), taxes, title and registration fees. 2026 specifications and pricing are based on manufacturer information available as of October 19, 2026. Competitor figures are from the manufacturers and published reporting and may change. EPA ratings are estimates; actual mileage will vary. See dealer for details.