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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: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,916

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $36,063 $30,227 $43,990
Sport Package 5,600    
Obstacle detection, rear   550  
Navigation Package   2,000  
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Prestige Package     6,700
Sport Package 5,040    
Obstacle detection, rear   511  
Navigation Package   1,860  
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Prestige Package     6,232
Options (change) 5,600 7,325 11,125
Options (change) 5,040 6,814 10,348
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $46,265 $40,700 $59,300
Total Invoice $41,773 $37,916 $55,213

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191
Model Year200720122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,265$40,700$59,300
Adjustments for Features-4,0600-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$40,700$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,400
Total Invoice$41,773$37,916$55,213
Adjustments for Features-3,6660-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,107$37,916$51,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,386

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200720122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$3,080$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6660-3,911

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20072012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in185.2 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested117541%
Total Not Requested166559%

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