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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: $37,785

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $5,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,030 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $39,863 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Premium Package   1,850 1,050 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Premium Package   1,684 956 2,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Options (change) 0 5,725 4,525 5,100
Options (change) 0 5,211 4,119 4,642
Destination 895 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,925 $37,785 $41,635 $54,920
Total Invoice $40,758 $34,984 $38,488 $50,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,786
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
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)255/55-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,925$37,785$41,635$54,920
Adjustments for Features-3,2200-200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,705$37,785$41,435$54,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$16,685
Total Invoice$40,758$34,984$38,488$50,730
Adjustments for Features-2,9880-185-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,770$34,984$38,303$50,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,319$15,330

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
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   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
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   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
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  
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,115$3,895$4,095$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0$200$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9880-185-416

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122006
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.6 in
Width78.5 in69.8 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 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 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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