2025 Acura Integra Type S

Opposite from the pricing of nearly every other vehicle to offer a manual transmission, the stick is the more expensive option in the Integra — and it's a lot more expensive. But Acura isn't exploiting its enthusiast drivers. Opting for the manual also nets buyers the A-Spec and Technology packages, which include features from an adaptive suspension and larger wheels to a larger touchscreen and premium audio system. Accounting for the cost of these two packages, the manual is technically a no-cost option. Our Expert Rating, below, offers all the details.

Its positioning at the bottom of the Acura lineup appears to line the Integra up against cars like the Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLA, which it undercuts significantly in price. But the Integra's size is closer to that of the A4, 3 Series and C-Class, extending the value play. But the cost question cuts both ways, as the Integra struggles to justify its premium against the mechanically similar and more fun-to-drive Honda Civic Si. The 320-hp Integra Type S, which we review separately, is vastly more expensive than the base Integra but gives the compact hatchback a much-needed dose of personality.