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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: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202220222022
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Technology Package 3,100      
Navigation Package   1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Plus Package   4,700 4,200 3,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Technology Package 2,843      
Navigation Package   1,411 1,411 1,411
Premium Plus Package   4,419 3,948 3,384
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560 560 560
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   936 936  
Options (change) 3,100 7,790 7,290 5,695
Options (change) 2,843 7,326 6,855 5,355
Destination 885 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $36,880 $48,785 $50,385 $58,690
Total Invoice $34,374 $45,928 $47,430 $55,237

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year2012202220222022
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionT5S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,880$48,785$50,385$58,690
Adjustments for Features0-8,465-8,715-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$40,320$41,670$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$8,955
Total Invoice$34,374$45,928$47,430$55,237
Adjustments for Features0-7,969-8,204-8,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$37,959$39,226$46,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,267$8,417

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012202220222022
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Alexa integration $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Traffic light information $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0$0
Road sign information $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0$0
Wood trim $300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$12,715$12,965$13,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,465$8,715$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,969-8,204-8,861

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122022
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in187.5 in
Width73.6 in72.7 in
Height65.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested4008%
Total Not Requested442592%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested4008%
Total Not Requested442592%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested4008%
Total Not Requested442592%

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