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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: $41,975

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,105

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $39,863 $33,017 $45,012
Technology Package 3,675 2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Active rear differential     1,100
Technology Package 3,363 2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 3,675 5,550 4,550
Options (change) 3,363 5,163 4,233
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $47,600 $41,975 $53,875
Total Invoice $44,121 $39,105 $50,170

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,864
Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,600$41,975$53,875
Adjustments for Features-3,4000-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,200$41,975$52,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,050
Total Invoice$44,121$39,105$50,170
Adjustments for Features-3,1520-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,969$39,105$48,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,342

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$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$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,965$3,565$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1520-1,723

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122015
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.1 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height68.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested86558%
Total Not Requested62542%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

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