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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: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $34,850
Base Invoice $30,646 $32,410
Technology Package 3,100  
Navigation system   2,500
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 2,843  
Navigation system   2,326
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,100 6,975
Options (change) 2,843 6,489
Destination 885 825
Total Price $36,880 $42,650
Total Invoice $34,374 $39,724

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,692
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4211hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-17
Total Price$36,880$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$40,870
Total Invoice$34,374$39,724
Adjustments for Features0-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$38,066

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXA4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in185.2 in
Width73.6 in71.9 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 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 in38.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft350.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested160055%
Total Not Requested129045%

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