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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,850

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,696

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $9,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,500 $58,000 $38,250 $49,610
Base Invoice $51,143 $54,422 $35,573 $46,137
Convenience Package     1,700 2,125
Cold Weather Package     550  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Sunshades, second row     150 150
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Wood trim       400
Heated second row seats       225
Convenience Package     1,580 1,977
Cold Weather Package     512  
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Bluetooth cell phone link     466 466
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Sunshades, second row     139 139
Obstacle detection, rear     325 325
Wood trim       373
Heated second row seats       209
Options (change) 0 0 6,825 6,175
Options (change) 0 0 6,348 5,745
Destination 975 975 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,475 $58,975 $45,850 $58,260
Total Invoice $52,118 $55,397 $42,696 $54,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT9S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,475$58,975$45,850$58,260
Adjustments for Features-8,710-11,1100-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,765$47,865$45,850$57,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$11,660
Total Invoice$52,118$55,397$42,696$54,357
Adjustments for Features-8,183-10,4360-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,935$44,961$42,696$53,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0$10,961

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Display key$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,105$16,505$5,395$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,710$11,110$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,183-10,4360-700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20172008
ModelMDXA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length196.2 in180.6 in
Width77.2 in69.8 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.3 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
15.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested152591%
Total Not Requested1509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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