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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: $55,475

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,118

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $6,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $58,000 $51,400
Base Invoice $51,143 $54,422 $47,802
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Prestige Package     4,400
S Sport Package     2,500
Warm Weather Package     950
Cold Weather Package     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Prestige Package     4,092
S Sport Package     2,326
Warm Weather Package     884
Cold Weather Package     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 0 0 10,725
Options (change) 0 0 9,978
Destination 975 975 975
Total Price $55,475 $58,975 $63,100
Total Invoice $52,118 $55,397 $58,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,588
Model Year201720172018
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H354hp V6
TransmissionT9S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$55,475$58,975$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$56,575$60,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$52,118$55,397$58,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,118$53,143$56,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201720172018
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Display key$50$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$9,715$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172018
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.0 in
Length196.2 in186.1 in
Width77.2 in72.5 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested136557%
Total Not Requested102543%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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