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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: $57,275

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,250 $59,750 $47,300
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     6,700
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,232
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 0 0 13,225
Options (change) 0 0 12,302
Destination 1,025 1,025 875
Total Price $57,275 $60,775 $61,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,263
Model Year202020202012
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H333hp V6
TransmissionT9S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$57,275$60,775$61,400
Adjustments for Features-4,750-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,525$53,625$61,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year202020202012
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 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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 
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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,865$14,265$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-85-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20202012
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in185.2 in
Width77.2 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,033 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
15.0 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 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%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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