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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: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelMDXMDXA4 / S4
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,250 $59,750 $49,200
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Technology Package     2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Active rear differential     1,100
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Technology Package     2,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Active rear differential     1,024
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 0 0 8,825
Options (change) 0 0 8,209
Destination 1,025 1,025 925
Total Price $57,275 $60,775 $58,950

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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: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,978
Model Year202020202016
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)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$57,275$60,775$58,950
Adjustments for Features-4,275-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,000$54,100$58,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year202020202016
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 
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 
Body kit  $0
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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 
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 
Wood trim, alternative type  $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$11,615$14,015$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-1130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20202016
ModelMDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length196.2 in185.1 in
Width77.2 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,510 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested171576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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