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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,075

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,465

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition   
Difference: $1,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,195 $33,025 $38,250 $49,610
Base Invoice $36,514 $30,713 $35,573 $46,137
Convenience Package   2,100 1,700 2,125
S Line Package   1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Convenience Package   1,953 1,580 1,977
S Line Package   1,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466 466
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Options (change) 0 4,275 3,675 3,100
Options (change) 0 3,977 3,419 2,886
Destination 715 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,910 $38,075 $42,700 $55,185
Total Invoice $37,229 $35,465 $39,767 $51,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $403
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$40,910$38,075$42,700$55,185
Adjustments for Features-2,995-6000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,915$37,475$42,700$54,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,225$16,960
Total Invoice$37,229$35,465$39,767$51,498
Adjustments for Features-2,726-5590-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,503$34,906$39,767$50,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,861$15,892

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,215$5,820$5,220$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$600$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,726-5590-700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20082008
ModelMDXA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in180.6 in
Width78.5 in69.8 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.3 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested70051%

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