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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: $59,275

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $28,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201620162016
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,250 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Entertainment Package 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000 3,000  
Entertainment Package 1,874      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790 2,790  
Options (change) 2,000 5,250 5,250 0
Options (change) 1,874 4,883 4,883 0
Destination 1,025 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,275 $87,675 $96,675 $140,125

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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: $23,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,582
Model Year2020201620162016
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp I6333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$59,275$87,675$96,675$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-5,080-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,275$83,245$91,595$132,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$49,525

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2020201620162016
ModelMDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAdvanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0 $0 
Display key$50   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HDMI port$25   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $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 
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
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$9,875$14,305$14,955$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$5,080$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,123-4,728-6,848

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20202016
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 Weight4,033 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
15.0 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
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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