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Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,017 $45,012
Technology Package 3,100 2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Technology Package 2,843 2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Options (change) 3,100 5,550 3,450
Options (change) 2,843 5,163 3,209
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $41,975 $52,775
Total Invoice $34,374 $39,105 $49,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,261
Model Year201120152015
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,880$41,975$52,775
Adjustments for Features0-505-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$41,470$50,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,450
Total Invoice$34,374$39,105$49,146
Adjustments for Features0-470-1,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$38,635$47,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,784

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120152015
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,955$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-1,727

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112015
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in185.1 in
Width73.6 in71.9 in
Height65.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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