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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,916

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $36,002 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation system 2,750    
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation system 2,475    
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,750 7,325 3,025
Options (change) 2,475 6,814 2,814
Destination 615 875 875
Total Price $43,315 $40,700 $51,200
Total Invoice $39,092 $37,916 $47,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,031
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,315$40,700$51,200
Adjustments for Features-2,4450-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,870$40,700$50,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,400
Total Invoice$39,092$37,916$47,679
Adjustments for Features-2,2070-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,885$37,916$46,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,739

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$3,180$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2070-1,024

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in185.2 in
Width77.0 in71.9 in
Height68.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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