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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $32,430 $30,227 $43,990
Technology Package 3,700    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Proximity key   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Technology Package 3,424    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Proximity key   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,700 7,875 3,575
Options (change) 3,424 7,325 3,325
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $39,115 $41,250 $51,750
Total Invoice $36,749 $38,427 $48,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year201420122012
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,115$41,250$51,750
Adjustments for Features-7850-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,330$41,250$50,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$36,749$38,427$48,190
Adjustments for Features-7380-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,011$38,427$46,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,506

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201420122012
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
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 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$2,790$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7380-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length183.5 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested134053%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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