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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: $40,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,176

Acura MDX   
Difference: $38,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,990 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $37,252 $78,772 $124,157
Sport Package 6,150    
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Cold Weather Package   800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000  
Active rear differential     1,300
Sport Package 5,577    
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Cold Weather Package   744  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790  
Active rear differential     1,210
Options (change) 7,900 4,750 1,300
Options (change) 7,164 4,417 1,210
Destination 760 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,650 $90,325 $136,975
Total Invoice $45,176 $84,064 $127,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,440
Model Year200920122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$49,650$90,325$136,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-8,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$86,620$128,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,425
Total Invoice$45,176$84,064$127,542
Adjustments for Features0-3,448-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$80,616$119,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,611

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year200920122012
ModelMDXA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack $50$50
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
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
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,175$12,880$18,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,448-8,315

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,536 lb.4,454 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 seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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