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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: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $1,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $36,002 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Navigation system 2,750      
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Navigation system 2,475      
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 2,750 6,775 6,775 3,175
Options (change) 2,475 6,302 6,302 2,954
Destination 615 975 975 975
Total Price $43,315 $43,750 $48,250 $55,550
Total Invoice $39,092 $40,757 $44,943 $51,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA5S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,315$43,750$48,250$55,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-3,530-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$41,920$44,720$50,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$8,475
Total Invoice$39,092$40,757$44,943$51,731
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-3,288-4,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$39,052$41,655$46,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,603$7,878

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,205$8,905$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$3,530$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-3,288-4,801

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062018
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in186.1 in
Width77.0 in72.5 in
Height68.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested287583%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested287583%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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