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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: $49,750

Acura MDX   
Difference: $72,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,089

Acura MDX   
Difference: $68,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,280 $120,100
Base Invoice $40,092 $111,693
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Options (change) 5,575 0
Options (change) 5,102 0
Destination 895 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $49,750 $122,625
Total Invoice $46,089 $114,218

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,542
Model Year20132009
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6450hp W12
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$49,750$122,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$117,700
Total Invoice$46,089$114,218
Adjustments for Features0-4,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,089$109,631

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132009
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$8,040$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,587

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132009
ModelMDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in121.0 in
Length191.6 in204.4 in
Width78.5 in74.6 in
Height68.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested54036%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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