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Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $92,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $87,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,195 $137,900
Base Invoice $36,514 $128,248
Sport Package 5,600 1,000
Entertainment Package 2,200  
Sport Package 5,078 930
Entertainment Package 1,995  
Options (change) 7,800 1,000
Options (change) 7,073 930
Destination 715 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $48,710 $141,125
Total Invoice $44,302 $131,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,281
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6500hp W12
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/40-20
Total Price$48,710$141,125
Adjustments for Features0-12,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,710$128,430
Total Invoice$44,302$131,403
Adjustments for Features0-11,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$119,583

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,775$22,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,820

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in122.9 in
Length190.7 in207.4 in
Width78.5 in76.7 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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