2026 Acura Integra Base: St. Louis Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Integra Base

The 2026 Acura Integra Base starts at $33,400 MSRP plus a $1,195 destination charge, for $34,595 before tax. It runs a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter engine paired to a CVT only — no manual is offered on this trim. New for 2026, it comes standard with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and the full AcuraWatch safety suite, features that used to be reserved for pricier trims. EPA rates it 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined mpg on premium fuel. Frank Leta Acura in St. Louis stocks Base alongside the rest of the lineup.

Close-up of the 2026 Acura Integra Diamond Pentagon grille and headlight at night
The 2026 Acura Integra’s Diamond Pentagon grille. Photo: Acura.

The trim that got the most out of this year’s refresh

If you’re comparing a 2025 Integra Base to this one, the difference is bigger than a typical model-year update. Acura pushed the 9-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad down into the entry trim this year — equipment that used to be a reason to spend more. The result is a Base car that no longer feels like the stripped-down option next to A-Spec. It still rides on smaller wheels and skips the aero body kit and sport seats, but the actual driving and infotainment experience underneath is closer to the rest of the lineup than it used to be.

Mechanically, Base and A-Spec are the same car: a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four making 192 lb-ft of torque, routed through a CVT to the front wheels. Acura doesn’t offer a manual on Base at all — that option only shows up once you’re in A-Spec with the Technology Package, or you jump all the way to Type S. If a stick shift matters to you, Base isn’t the trim to shop.

What you get, and what you don’t

Standard equipment includes the 9-inch touchscreen, the 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit digital cluster, wireless phone projection and charging, and AcuraWatch’s suite of driver-assist features. It also carries Acura’s standard 4-year/50,000-mile new-vehicle warranty and 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty, same as every other trim in the lineup. What it skips is the styling and comfort layer A-Spec adds: 18-inch Berlina Black wheels, the aero body kit, LED fog lights, sport seats, the leather-wrapped wheel, dual-zone climate control, and the ambient interior lighting. None of that changes how the car drives, but it’s a real difference in how it looks and feels to sit in day to day.

Fuel economy is a genuine strong point at this trim: 29 city, 37 highway, 32 combined, on premium fuel. That combined number matters if a compact commuter car with some sport-compact styling is actually the goal here rather than outright performance, since it beats what you’ll see once you step up to Type S by a wide margin.

What Frank Leta Acura buyers say

Base buyers show up in the same review pile as every other Integra trim at this dealership, and the throughline in the five-star reviews is a sales staff that doesn’t pressure a decision. “He was very kind, knowledgeable about every car I asked about and if he didn’t know, he told me he didn’t know. I liked that he was truthful and constantly asked if I needed anything during the paperwork process,” wrote Ryan H. about his purchase. Another buyer, Adam R., wrote: “They were very flexible on the test drive and allowing me to take the car home before I bought it. I am very happy with my purchase.” That kind of low-pressure test drive is worth asking for directly if you’re cross-shopping Base against a competitor’s entry-level compact before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the actual difference between Base and A-Spec?

Mechanically, nothing — same 200-hp 1.5-liter engine, same CVT, same drivetrain. A-Spec adds 18-inch black wheels, an aero body kit, sport seats, LED fog lights, a leather-wrapped wheel, dual-zone climate, and ambient lighting. It’s a styling and comfort upgrade, not a performance one.

Can I get a manual transmission on the Base Integra?

No. The 6-speed manual is only offered on the A-Spec with Technology Package or on Type S. Base and plain A-Spec are CVT-only.

Does the Base Integra take regular gas?

No — premium fuel is recommended for the 1.5-liter turbo engine across every 1.5T trim, including Base. It’s an easy assumption to get wrong on a car this size.

Is the Base Integra a good daily driver?

For a commuter-focused buyer, yes — the 32-mpg combined EPA rating, standard AcuraWatch safety features, and this year’s added tech (9-inch screen, wireless CarPlay) cover most of what a daily-driving compact needs without paying for styling extras you may not care about.

See it in St. Louis

Base trim tends to move fast on lower-volume compacts, so current on-lot availability is worth confirming with Frank Leta Acura’s sales team directly rather than assuming what’s pictured online is what’s physically on Tesson Ferry Road today.

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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; 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.