2026 Acura Integra Type S: St. Louis Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Integra Type S

The 2026 Acura Integra Type S starts at $53,900 MSRP plus a $1,295 destination charge (note: a different, higher destination fee than the $1,195 charged on the other three Integra trims), for $55,195 before tax. It runs its own 320-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and 310 lb-ft of torque — not the 1.5-liter shared by Base, A-Spec, and A-Spec with Technology — paired to a standard 6-speed manual that’s the only transmission offered; there is no CVT option on Type S at all. Acura estimates 0-60 in roughly 5.7 seconds. It comes standard with Brembo front brake calipers, adaptive dampers, and high-performance summer tires. EPA rates it 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg on premium fuel, a real step down from the rest of the lineup.

2026 Acura Integra Type S in Platinum White Pearl, driving with visible red Brembo brake calipers
The 2026 Integra Type S, with standard Brembo front brake calipers. Photo: Acura.

Not an A-Spec with a bigger number on the sticker

It’s worth saying plainly because it trips a lot of shoppers up: Type S is not a trim level stacked on top of A-Spec. It’s built around a completely different engine — a 2.0-liter turbocharged four making 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft, versus the 200-hp 1.5-liter every other Integra trim shares. It’s also the only Integra where a manual transmission isn’t an option you add; it’s the only transmission offered, full stop. If you’re set on an automatic and drawn to Type S for the performance numbers, that’s worth knowing before you get attached to the idea.

The hardware underneath backs up the number on the window sticker. Brembo front brake calipers, adaptive dampers, and summer performance tires come standard, none of which show up on the 1.5-liter trims even at the Technology Package level. Acura estimates a 5.7-second 0-60 time, well ahead of the roughly 7-second figure the 1.5-liter cars post. The tradeoff shows up at the pump: 21 city, 28 highway, 24 combined, against 32 combined for the rest of the lineup, and Type S still asks for premium fuel like every other Integra engine.

Living with summer tires in a Missouri winter

The high-performance summer tires that come standard on Type S are genuinely part of what makes the car handle the way it does, but they’re not built for cold-weather grip. If you’re planning to drive this car through a St. Louis winter rather than garage it, budget for a set of winter or all-season tires and a place to store the summer set during the colder months — Frank Leta Acura’s parts and service departments can help source and swap them. It’s a real ownership cost the sticker price doesn’t reflect, and one that doesn’t come up on the 1.5-liter trims at all.

What Frank Leta Acura buyers say about Type S

“At Frank Leta Acura, Kevin and Andrew provided amazing customer service! Kevin was very knowledgeable about the Integra Type S and was able to answer all questions easily. No pressure to buy and they did everything they could to make the car buying experience stress free,” wrote a reviewer using the name Kevin. Another buyer, Jon N., described picking up his car directly: “Great experience picking up my Integra Type S. Claire is awesome and a pleasure to work with.” Given how different Type S is mechanically from the rest of the lineup — different engine, transmission, tires, and brakes — it’s worth specifically asking for a salesperson who can speak to those differences rather than assuming Integra knowledge transfers evenly across every trim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Type S faster than the regular Integra?

Yes, by a wide margin. Type S runs a separate 320-hp 2.0-liter engine against the 200-hp 1.5-liter in every other trim, and Acura estimates roughly 5.7 seconds to 60 mph versus around 7 seconds for the 1.5-liter cars.

Is the Integra Type S manual only?

Yes. The 6-speed manual is the only transmission offered on Type S — there’s no CVT or automatic option on this trim at all.

Why is the Type S destination charge different from other Integra trims?

Type S carries a $1,295 destination charge versus $1,195 on Base, A-Spec, and A-Spec with Technology Package. It’s a small but real difference worth accounting for when comparing out-the-door prices across trims.

Does the Type S need special tires in winter?

The standard summer performance tires aren’t designed for cold-weather traction. Owners who drive year-round in a climate with real winters typically swap to a winter or all-season set for the colder months.

Ask about allocation before you make the trip

Type S is a lower-volume, higher-demand trim across the Acura lineup, so confirming current on-lot or incoming allocation with Frank Leta Acura’s sales team before visiting specifically for this trim can save a wasted trip.

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MSRP excludes the $1,295 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. 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.