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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: $54,565

Acura MDX   
Difference: $37,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,037

Acura MDX   
Difference: $35,421

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,230 $84,000
Base Invoice $38,776 $78,120
Advance Package 9,625  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Advance Package 8,728  
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 11,525 6,950
Options (change) 10,451 6,463
Destination 810 875
Total Price $54,565 $91,825
Total Invoice $50,037 $85,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,289
Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$54,565$91,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,565$88,460
Total Invoice$50,037$85,458
Adjustments for Features0-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,037$82,326

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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
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
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,875$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102011
ModelMDXA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in122.9 in
Length191.6 in207.4 in
Width78.5 in76.7 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,594 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 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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 Requested246562%
Total Not Requested152538%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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