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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $32,245 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Technology Package 3,700      
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
S Sport Package       2,500
Technology Package 3,424      
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 3,700 7,770 6,775 5,675
Options (change) 3,424 7,228 6,302 5,280
Destination 895 975 975 975
Total Price $38,915 $44,745 $48,250 $58,050
Total Invoice $36,564 $41,683 $44,943 $54,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,798
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,915$44,745$48,250$58,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-4,965-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$41,180$43,285$50,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$9,305
Total Invoice$36,564$41,683$44,943$54,057
Adjustments for Features0-3,321-4,625-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$38,362$40,318$47,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$8,650

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $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
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$7,190$8,590$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$4,965$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,321-4,625-7,045

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length183.5 in186.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91556%
Total Not Requested72544%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested237568%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91556%
Total Not Requested72544%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested237568%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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