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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,600

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $47,300
Base Invoice $39,863 $43,990
Advance Package 9,625  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,700
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Advance Package 8,809  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,232
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 9,625 13,225
Options (change) 8,809 12,302
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,550 $61,400
Total Invoice $49,567 $57,167

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,595
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,550$61,400
Adjustments for Features-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,475$61,400
Total Invoice$49,567$57,167
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,572$57,167

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.2 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested269067%
Total Not Requested130033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested139049%
Total Not Requested145051%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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