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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $49,200
Base Invoice $36,514 $45,756
Sport Package 5,600  
Technology Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Sport Package 5,078  
Technology Package   2,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 5,600 4,975
Options (change) 5,078 4,628
Destination 715 925
Total Price $46,510 $55,100
Total Invoice $42,307 $51,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,830
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,510$55,100
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,600$55,100
Total Invoice$42,307$51,309
Adjustments for Features-8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,479$51,309

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in185.1 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,510 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested111549%

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