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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: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $39,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,176

Acura MDX   
Difference: $37,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,990 $84,000
Base Invoice $37,252 $78,120
Sport Package 6,150  
Entertainment Package 1,750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Sport Package 5,577  
Entertainment Package 1,587  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 7,900 3,950
Options (change) 7,164 3,673
Destination 760 875
Total Price $49,650 $88,825
Total Invoice $45,176 $82,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,463
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$49,650$88,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$85,570
Total Invoice$45,176$82,668
Adjustments for Features0-3,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$79,639

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
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 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,029

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXA8
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.2 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
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested95036%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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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