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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: $55,450

Acura MDX   
Difference: $35,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,030 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $39,863 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Advance Package 9,625        
Entertainment Package 1,900        
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package   3,250 3,250 3,250 2,500
Premium Package   4,000 4,000 4,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000 3,000  
Sport Package         2,000
Advance Package 8,809        
Entertainment Package 1,739        
Cold Weather Package   744 744 744  
Driver Assistance Package   3,023 3,023 3,023 2,327
Premium Package   3,720 3,720 3,720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790 2,790  
Sport Package         1,860
Options (change) 11,525 11,050 11,050 11,050 4,500
Options (change) 10,548 10,277 10,277 10,277 4,187
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $55,450 $90,745 $94,445 $99,545 $143,395
Total Invoice $51,306 $84,456 $87,899 $92,640 $133,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,552
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$55,450$90,745$94,445$99,545$143,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,015-6,015-6,015-10,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,450$84,730$88,430$93,530$132,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$8,800$48,125
Total Invoice$51,306$84,456$87,899$92,640$133,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,598-5,598-5,598-9,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,306$78,858$82,301$87,042$123,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,443$8,184$44,894

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   $500
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$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$10,200$16,215$16,215$16,215$20,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,015$6,015$6,015$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,598-5,598-5,598-9,818

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXA8 / S8
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 Weight4,551 lb.4,465 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)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304076%
Total Not Requested95024%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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