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Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $44,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $42,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimTouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,950 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $36,002 $78,772 $124,157
Navigation system 2,750    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000  
Navigation system 2,475    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790  
Options (change) 4,250 3,950 0
Options (change) 3,825 3,673 0
Destination 615 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,815 $89,525 $135,675
Total Invoice $40,442 $83,320 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,717
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimTouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine253hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$44,815$89,525$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,545-10,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$83,980$125,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,625
Total Invoice$40,442$83,320$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,161-9,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$78,159$116,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,796

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimTouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,750$13,295$17,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,161-9,377

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in122.9 in
Length188.7 in207.4 in
Width77.0 in76.7 in
Height68.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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