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Acura MDX vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $39,863 $54,592 $66,868
Advance Package 9,625    
Competition Package   3,000  
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Advance Package 8,809    
Competition Package   2,790  
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 9,625 5,575 2,575
Options (change) 8,809 5,186 2,396
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $53,550 $65,250 $75,450
Total Invoice $49,567 $60,753 $70,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,566
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$53,550$65,250$75,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$63,510$72,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,100
Total Invoice$49,567$60,753$70,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-2,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$59,133$67,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,462

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,340$10,080$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-2,644

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in114.6 in
Length191.6 in194.2 in
Width78.5 in73.8 in
Height68.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested224056%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/35YR20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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