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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: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $33,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $30,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
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 $54,650 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $51,284 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Entertainment Package 2,000        
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800  
Premium Package   4,000 4,000 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,250 3,250 3,250 2,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000 3,000  
Entertainment Package 1,874        
Cold Weather Package   744 744 744  
Premium Package   3,720 3,720 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package   3,023 3,023 3,023 2,327
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790 2,790  
Options (change) 2,000 11,050 11,050 11,050 2,500
Options (change) 1,874 10,277 10,277 10,277 2,327
Destination 995 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $57,645 $90,745 $94,445 $99,545 $141,395
Total Invoice $54,153 $84,456 $87,899 $92,640 $131,710

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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: $30,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,916
Model Year20182014201420142014
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 I6333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT9T8T8T8T8
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)245/50-20255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$57,645$90,745$94,445$99,545$141,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-2,565-2,565-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,645$88,180$91,880$96,980$134,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$8,800$46,625
Total Invoice$54,153$84,456$87,899$92,640$131,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,387-2,387-2,387-6,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,153$82,069$85,512$90,253$125,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,443$8,184$43,502

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182014201420142014
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 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
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 
Display key$50    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
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    
Exterior 
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    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
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    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Compass$0    
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
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    
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
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
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$9,600$12,165$12,165$12,165$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$2,565$2,565$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,387-2,387-2,387-6,139

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182014
ModelMDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in122.9 in
Length196.2 in207.4 in
Width77.2 in76.7 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.23.8 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
15.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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