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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: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $36,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $34,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 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 $54,980 $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900
Base Invoice $50,800 $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950 3,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000 3,000  
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673 3,673  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790 2,790  
Options (change) 0 9,950 9,950 9,950 2,100
Options (change) 0 9,253 9,253 9,253 1,954
Destination 920 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,900 $92,275 $95,975 $101,275 $142,225
Total Invoice $51,720 $85,880 $89,322 $94,250 $132,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,269
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 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.
Engine290hp V6333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$55,900$92,275$95,975$101,275$142,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-5,405-5,405-9,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$87,020$90,570$95,870$132,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$8,850$45,875
Total Invoice$51,720$85,880$89,322$94,250$132,427
Adjustments for Features0-4,891-5,030-5,030-8,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,720$80,989$84,292$89,220$123,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,303$8,231$42,751

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 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
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0  $0 
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
Remote start$150    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
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, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200   $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support$0    
CD changer, remote    $200
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
HDMI port$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power release, second row seats$50    
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$8,925$14,180$14,330$14,330$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$5,405$5,405$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,891-5,030-5,030-8,687

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152015
ModelMDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in122.9 in
Length193.6 in207.4 in
Width77.2 in76.7 in
Height66.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft314.2 ft3

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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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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