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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: $49,750

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,329

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $35,350
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $32,875
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     9,200
Driver Assist Package     900
Sunshades, second row     500
Wood trim     400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     8,556
Driver Assist Package     837
Sunshades, second row     466
Wood trim     373
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 0 0 13,575
Options (change) 0 0 12,629
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $49,750
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $46,329

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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: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $900
Model Year201820182010
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H211hp I4
TransmissionT9S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$55,645$59,145$49,750
Adjustments for Features-5,375-7,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$51,370$49,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$46,329
Adjustments for Features-5,050-7,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,229$48,255$46,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182010
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Display key$50$50 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear  $100
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,415$14,815$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$7,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,050-7,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182010
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in185.2 in
Width77.2 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 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 in38.2 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
15.0 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested384084%
Total Not Requested75016%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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