2026 Acura Integra: St. Louis Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Acura Integra at a Glance

The 2026 Acura Integra is a four-door sport compact hatchback built off the Civic platform, sold in four trims: Base ($33,400 MSRP), A-Spec ($36,550), A-Spec with Technology Package ($38,005), and the 320-hp Type S ($53,900). Add the destination charge on top — $1,195 for the first three trims, $1,295 for Type S — and the range runs from about $34,595 to $55,195 before tax. Every 2026 Integra gets a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, and Acura’s AcuraWatch safety suite standard, none of which was guaranteed on the base car a year ago. Base and A-Spec share a 200-hp turbo 1.5-liter engine and a CVT; a 6-speed manual is available only on the A-Spec with Technology Package. Type S is its own animal — a 320-hp 2.0-liter turbo with a standard 6-speed manual and Brembo front brakes, no CVT offered at all. Frank Leta Acura, 11777 Tesson Ferry Road in St. Louis, has been the area’s Acura store since 1986 and runs its own service center, parts department, and car wash on-site.

Two 2026 Acura Integra models, blue and red, parked in an urban courtyard at dusk
The 2026 Acura Integra lineup. Photo: Acura.

A hatchback that keeps outgrowing its old reputation

Frank Leta Acura has been on Tesson Ferry Road since 1986, which means this dealership sold Integras the first time around — back when the nameplate was a Civic-based coupe with a cult following and a manual-only enthusiast base that never quite let it go. Acura killed the name in 2006, brought it back in 2023, and the 2026 version is the third model year of that comeback. It is no longer really a will-it-stick story. It is a car with four distinct trims, a genuine performance flagship in Type S, and, as of this model year, a spec sheet that finally gives the cheapest version a 9-inch touchscreen and wireless CarPlay standard instead of holding those back for buyers willing to pay more.

What has not changed is the basic shape of the decision. Base and A-Spec share the same 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four and a CVT, so the jump between those two trims is almost entirely about wheels, seats, and cabin trim rather than how the car drives. Step up to A-Spec with the Technology Package and two things happen at once: you get the adaptive dampers, the head-up display, and the 16-speaker ELS audio, and you unlock the only 6-speed manual gearbox available outside of Type S. Acura has signaled that manual option is going away after this model year, for what it’s worth — not a today problem, but worth knowing if a stick shift is the whole reason you are cross-shopping this car.

Four trims, one very different engine

The math on Type S is worth stating plainly because it trips people up: it is not an A-Spec with a bigger sticker. It runs its own 2.0-liter turbo four making 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft, paired to a 6-speed manual that’s the only transmission offered — no CVT option exists on that car at all. Acura estimates 0-60 in roughly 5.7 seconds against something closer to 7 seconds for the 1.5-liter trims, and it carries Brembo front brake calipers and adaptive dampers the lower trims don’t get. EPA rates it 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined on premium fuel, a real step down from the 29/37/32 the 1.5-liter CVT trims post — also on premium, which is easy to assume isn’t required on a car this size and isn’t the case here.

Integra Base

from $33,400 MSRP
The 2026 refresh’s biggest news lands here: a 9-inch touchscreen and wireless CarPlay standard on the entry car for the first time.

Integra A-Spec

from $36,550 MSRP
18-inch black wheels, an aero body kit, sport seats, and the styling most people picture when they picture this car.

Integra A-Spec with Technology Package

from $38,005 MSRP
Adaptive dampers, head-up display, 16-speaker ELS audio, and the only place besides Type S to get a manual gearbox.

Integra Type S

from $53,900 MSRP
A separate 320-hp 2.0-liter turbo, standard 6-speed manual, Brembo front brakes — the performance flagship of the lineup.

What buyers say about Frank Leta Acura

2026 Acura Integra interior cabin from the driver's side with ambient lighting
Ambient interior lighting inside the 2026 Acura Integra. Photo: Acura.

Frank Leta Acura’s Google reviews run heavy on Integra purchases specifically, which is not always true of a dealership’s review pile. “Jamie was excellent to work with. He answered all of my questions and was very accommodating. I am very happy with the purchase of my new Integra,” wrote Nicole M. Another buyer, Brandi G., described a similar experience: “I just purchased an Acura Integra and worked with Cody and Dave. They were fantastic to work with and highly recommend seeing them if you’re looking for an Acura!” A third review credits the dealership’s Sales Manager directly for fixing a rough start: “Initially I had some issues but to the credit of the Sales Manager Justin he went above and beyond and made everything more than right! I absolutely LOVE my new Acura Integra A-Spec with a technology package,” wrote a buyer using the handle PushLox. Not every review is a five-star story — one buyer described a frustrating back-and-forth over financing numbers and a trade-in offer before ultimately buying elsewhere — which is worth knowing going in: get your numbers in writing early, and don’t be afraid to ask direct questions about the buyers order before you’re deep into the process.

Owning one on Tesson Ferry Road

The service & repair guide below covers how Acura’s Maintenance Minder works without a fixed mileage chart, what Missouri actually requires for inspection on a new car, and what Frank Leta Acura’s on-site service department, parts counter, and car wash offer that an independent shop doesn’t. The pricing & leasing guide breaks down St. Louis County’s sales tax stack, how Missouri’s trade-in tax credit works, and lease-versus-buy math specific to this lineup.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a 2026 Acura Integra?

Yes. It’s a current-model-year car sold in four trims — Base, A-Spec, A-Spec with Technology Package, and Type S — and Frank Leta Acura carries the lineup on its St. Louis lot.

Is the new Integra just a Civic?

It shares its platform and 200-hp 1.5-liter engine option with the Civic, same as the outgoing generations of this nameplate always have. What separates it is Acura-specific styling, interior materials, tuning, and, starting with Type S, a 320-hp engine the Civic lineup doesn’t offer at all. Related underneath, not a badge job.

How much does a 2026 Integra cost?

MSRP starts at $33,400 for Base and runs to $53,900 for Type S, both before destination charge, tax, title, and registration. Add $1,195 destination on the first three trims or $1,295 on Type S to get the full manufacturer’s suggested price before any dealer fees.

What are common problems with Acura Integras?

The current generation is only a few model years old, so long-term reliability data is still limited compared to a car that’s been on sale a decade. As with any turbocharged small-displacement engine, staying current on oil changes matters more than it would on a naturally aspirated car — Acura’s Maintenance Minder system will flag service before mileage becomes an issue if it’s kept up with.

Why is the Acura Integra so cheap?

“Cheap” is relative — a Base Integra at $33,400 is priced against other sport compacts, not against Acura’s larger SUVs. It shares mechanical bones with the Civic, which keeps engineering and manufacturing costs down compared to a car built on a bespoke luxury platform, and Acura passes some of that savings through on the entry trims.

See the lineup in person

Specs on a page don’t tell you what the Adaptive Damper System feels like over St. Louis’s rougher pavement, or whether the Type S manual’s clutch take-up suits daily traffic on 270. Current Integra inventory and trim availability is worth confirming directly with Frank Leta Acura before making the drive out, since allocation on lower-volume trims like Type S can run tighter than Base or A-Spec.

All 2026 Acura Integra guides

MSRP figures exclude destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price, and third-party listing prices can vary from manufacturer MSRP. Destination charge is $1,195 on Base/A-Spec/A-Spec with Technology Package and $1,295 on Type S. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies. Acceleration figures are manufacturer estimates and can vary by test conditions. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications and allocation with Frank Leta Acura. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Frank Leta Acura describing buyers’ general purchase experience at the dealership.