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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,670 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $33,872 $30,227 $43,990
Advance Package 6,650    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Advance Package 6,300    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 6,650 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 6,300 11,234 8,629
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $43,295 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $41,147 $42,336 $53,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,705
Model Year201720122012
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,295$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features-3,7000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$45,450$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$41,147$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features-3,5160-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,631$42,336$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201720122012
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  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$3,615$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5160-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length184.4 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height65.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested314051%
Total Not Requested302549%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested424077%
Total Not Requested125023%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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