There are two ways to look at the 2024 Integra Type S. On the one hand, it costs around $6,000 more than the Honda Civic Type R to have five more hp, a slightly nicer interior, and a great exhaust. Buyers who enjoy the Type R’s flashy styling, racing seats, and cheaper price tag should probably go that route rather than spending $50,800 (excluding destination) on an Integra Type S. If you love both, we’d take whichever one has the smaller dealer markup.
On the other hand, the Integra is cheaper than most of its German rivals. The Audi S3 is slightly cheaper at the low end but gets more expensive with options. The Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 is a few thousand dollars more (before options pull it significantly higher) and it’s a similar story with the BMW M240i Gran Coupe.
This is the type of car that’s hard to understand without driving. On paper, it’s slower, less premium, and less prestigious than similarly priced options. But it only takes a few shifts from that razor-sharp transmission to realize that Acura ignored the numbers in favor of pure driving pleasure. In a world where so many brands are ignoring enthusiasts, the Acura Integra Type S carves out a niche as one of the best cars on sale at any price.