2026 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package: St. Louis Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Integra A-Spec with Technology Package

The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package starts at $38,005 MSRP plus a $1,195 destination charge, for $39,200 before tax. It’s built on the same 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter engine as Base and A-Spec, but it’s the only trim below Type S that offers a 6-speed manual transmission — CVT is still standard, the manual is an option. The Technology Package adds an Adaptive Damper System, front and rear parking sensors, AcuraLink connected services, 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio, a 5.3-inch head-up display, a surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, Ultrasuede sport seats with 12-way power adjustment and memory, and a 4-way power passenger seat. EPA rates the CVT version 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined mpg on premium fuel.

2026 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package in Performance Red Pearl, driving on a curving road
The 2026 Integra A-Spec with Technology Package, with the Adaptive Damper System standard. Photo: Acura.

The trim built for people who actually want to shift gears

This is the version of the Integra to look at if a manual transmission is non-negotiable but a Type S budget isn’t in the cards. Acura only puts the 6-speed stick in two places in this lineup: here, and standard on Type S. Everywhere else — Base, plain A-Spec — you’re locked into the CVT. It’s also worth knowing this option isn’t permanent. Acura has signaled the manual is being paused after this model year, which makes 2026 a real deadline if that’s the deciding factor for you rather than a someday-maybe.

The Adaptive Damper System is the other headline feature, and it’s a real mechanical difference from lower trims rather than a comfort add-on. It actively adjusts damping based on road inputs and driving mode, which shows up most on the rougher stretches of pavement around St. Louis where a fixed-rate suspension either rides too stiff or wallows too much. Paired with the standard A-Spec aero kit and 18-inch wheels, this is the closest the 1.5-liter Integra gets to feeling like a genuinely tuned sport compact rather than a dressed-up commuter.

What the Technology Package actually adds

Beyond the dampers and the manual availability, the package brings a meaningful jump in cabin tech: AcuraLink for remote services, a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio system that’s a real step up from the standard setup, front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, and a 5.3-inch head-up display projecting speed and navigation info into your line of sight. The seats get Ultrasuede inserts with 12-way power adjustment and memory settings on the driver’s side, plus a 4-way power passenger seat — both real upgrades over the manually adjusted seats on Base and plain A-Spec.

What Frank Leta Acura buyers say

“When you walk in just ask for Jamie Crank. He was very transparent, patient, and not pushy. He went above and beyond to make sure I got the best deal,” wrote a buyer who test-drove the 2026 Integra on a whim and left with one. Another reviewer, Ryan H., specifically called out this configuration: “I got a 23 Acura Integra A-Spec with the Pro & Tech package. He was very kind, knowledgeable about every car I asked about and if he didn’t know, he told me he didn’t know.” That kind of direct, no-spin answer is worth asking for specifically when you’re comparing this trim’s manual-versus-CVT decision with a salesperson on the floor.

Frequently asked questions

Is the manual transmission standard or optional on this trim?

Optional. CVT remains the standard transmission even on the Technology Package car; the 6-speed manual is a no-cost or low-cost option you have to specifically ask for.

How much more is this than plain A-Spec?

Roughly $1,500 MSRP. That gap buys the Adaptive Damper System, parking sensors, AcuraLink, the upgraded ELS audio, a head-up display, a surround-view camera, and manual-transmission access.

Will the manual transmission still be available next year?

Acura has signaled the manual option is being paused after the 2026 model year on this platform. If a stick shift is important to you, this model year is the one to act on rather than wait.

Does the Adaptive Damper System change fuel economy?

No — the CVT version of this trim carries the same 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined EPA rating as Base and plain A-Spec, since it’s the same 1.5-liter engine underneath.

Ask about manual availability specifically

Because the 6-speed manual is a lower-volume option even within this trim, current on-lot availability for that specific configuration is worth confirming directly with Frank Leta Acura before making a special trip out for it.

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MSRP excludes the $1,195 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for the CVT configuration; the manual-transmission version does not carry a separately EPA-listed figure for this model year. 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.