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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: $55,700

Acura MDX   
Difference: $42,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,535

Acura MDX   
Difference: $39,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,280 $91,500
Base Invoice $40,092 $85,096
Advance Package 9,625  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Advance Package 8,809  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 11,525 5,250
Options (change) 10,548 4,883
Destination 895 950
Total Price $55,700 $97,700
Total Invoice $51,535 $90,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,455
Model Year20132017
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/40-20
Total Price$55,700$97,700
Adjustments for Features0-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$89,170
Total Invoice$51,535$90,929
Adjustments for Features0-7,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,535$82,990

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132017
ModelMDXA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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$10,225$18,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,939

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132017
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.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested279070%
Total Not Requested120030%
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 4.0T Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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