2026 Acura Integra A-Spec: St. Louis Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Integra A-Spec
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec starts at roughly $36,550 MSRP plus a $1,195 destination charge (third-party listings for this trim have ranged from about $37,145 to $37,745 with destination and installed accessories, so treat any single number as a starting point and confirm the current figure with the dealer). It runs the same 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and CVT as Base, with no mechanical changes — what you’re paying for is 18-inch Berlina Black wheels, an aero body kit, sport seats, LED fog lights, dual-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A 6-speed manual is not available on plain A-Spec; that requires stepping up to A-Spec with the Technology Package. EPA rates it 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined mpg on premium fuel, identical to Base.
The trim most people picture when they picture this car
Search “Integra” and the A-Spec is usually what shows up in the photos — the black wheels, the aero kit, the sport seats. It’s the styling most associated with the current-generation nameplate, and Frank Leta Acura’s own reviews reflect that: A-Spec purchases outnumber every other trim in the dealership’s Integra-specific feedback. What’s easy to miss is that none of that styling changes how the car drives. Under the aero kit sits the exact same 200-hp 1.5-liter turbo and CVT that Base runs. If straight-line performance or a manual gearbox is the goal, A-Spec on its own doesn’t deliver either one — you’d need the Technology Package for the manual, or Type S for the extra power.
What A-Spec does change is everything you touch and see day to day: sport seats with better bolstering, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control instead of single-zone, ambient LED lighting inside the cabin and doors, an in-car WiFi hotspot, and three USB-C ports plus a USB-A port. The 18-inch Berlina Black wheels and LED fog lights integrated into the front air ducts are the exterior tell from across a parking lot.
A-Spec vs. A-Spec with Technology — the real fork in the road
The jump from plain A-Spec to A-Spec with the Technology Package is where the meaningful upgrades live: an Adaptive Damper System that actually changes ride and handling, front and rear parking sensors, AcuraLink connected services, the 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio system, a 5.3-inch head-up display, a surround-view camera, and — the one a lot of shoppers are chasing — access to the 6-speed manual transmission. If any of that list matters more to you than the roughly $1,500 price gap, the Technology Package trim is worth cross-shopping directly against this one before deciding.
What Frank Leta Acura buyers say about A-Spec
“We bought a new Integra from Brendan and had a great experience. No fluff and direct answers to my questions which was appreciated,” wrote Dustin K., who also flagged some post-purchase confusion over which features came standard on his A-Spec — a fair reminder to walk through the exact equipment list with your salesperson before signing, since trim-to-trim feature differences on this car are easy to mix up. Another buyer, PushLox, put it more simply after a rocky start got resolved by the Sales Manager: “I absolutely LOVE my new Acura Integra A-Spec with a technology package.” A third reviewer, Ryan H., described the buying process itself as straightforward: “Great place, friendly people,” after picking up an A-Spec with the Pro and Tech package.
Frequently asked questions
Does the A-Spec come with a manual transmission?
Not on its own. Plain A-Spec is CVT-only. The 6-speed manual is available only once you add the Technology Package, or on Type S.
What’s the real price difference between A-Spec and the Technology Package version?
Roughly $1,500 MSRP separates the two, and that difference buys the Adaptive Damper System, parking sensors, AcuraLink, the upgraded ELS audio, a head-up display, a surround-view camera, and manual-transmission availability.
Is A-Spec worth it over Base?
If the black-wheel, aero-kit look and the more comfort-focused cabin (sport seats, dual-zone climate, ambient lighting) matter to you, yes — there’s no performance trade-off since the drivetrain is identical to Base.
Compare it against the Technology Package version in person
Because the two A-Spec configurations sit so close in price but differ meaningfully in equipment, it’s worth asking Frank Leta Acura’s sales team to walk you through both side by side on the lot rather than deciding from a spec sheet alone.
All 2026 Acura Integra guides
- 2026 Acura Integra buyers guide
- 2026 Acura Integra Base
- 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package
- 2026 Acura Integra Type S
- 2026 Acura Integra service & repair in St. Louis
- 2026 Acura Integra pricing & leasing in St. Louis
MSRP excludes the $1,195 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price, and third-party listing prices for this trim have varied by several hundred dollars depending on installed accessories. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Frank Leta Acura. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Frank Leta Acura describing buyers’ general purchase experience at the dealership.
