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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: $45,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,336

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAdvanceA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,980 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $50,800 $30,227 $43,990
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 0 11,234 8,629
Destination 920 875 875
Total Price $55,900 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $51,720 $42,336 $53,494

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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: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,722
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAdvanceA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,900$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features-7,2000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$45,450$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$51,720$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features-6,6620-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,058$42,336$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAdvanceA4 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
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,990$3,790$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,200$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6620-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in185.2 in
Width77.2 in71.9 in
Height66.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested449082%
Total Not Requested100018%

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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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