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Acura MDX vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $77,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $73,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXR8R8R8
TrimTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,950 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $36,002 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Navigation system 2,750 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Navigation system 2,475 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 2,750 2,750 650 650
Options (change) 2,475 2,558 605 605
Destination 615 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $43,315 $121,200 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $39,092 $113,014 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,995
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXR8R8R8
TrimTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine253hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionA5M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$43,315$121,200$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3,4050-1,540-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$121,200$152,360$198,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,160$77,150
Total Invoice$39,092$113,014$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,0730-1,435-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$113,014$141,990$184,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,976$71,684

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXR8R8R8
TrimTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,125$4,720$6,260$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$0$1,540$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0730-1,435-2,281

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in174.5 in
Width77.0 in75.0 in
Height68.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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