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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: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,388 $45,756
Technology Package 3,100 2,300 2,300
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Technology Package 2,843 2,138 2,138
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 3,100 4,975 2,875
Options (change) 2,843 4,628 2,674
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $41,800 $53,000
Total Invoice $34,374 $38,941 $49,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,864
Model Year201120162016
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, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,880$41,800$53,000
Adjustments for Features0-755-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$41,045$50,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,850
Total Invoice$34,374$38,941$49,355
Adjustments for Features0-703-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$38,238$47,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,157

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120162016
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
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$3,200$3,955$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703-1,960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112016
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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