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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $33,995 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Advance Package 6,700      
Prestige Package   6,300   4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800    
Sport Package   750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Navigation and Telematics Package     3,000  
Warm Weather Package       950
Driver Assistance Package       1,800
S Sport Package       2,500
Advance Package 6,347      
Prestige Package   5,860   4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   744    
Sport Package   698    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,790  
Warm Weather Package       884
Driver Assistance Package       1,674
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 6,700 12,620 6,775 10,225
Options (change) 6,347 11,740 6,302 9,512
Destination 975 975 975 975
Total Price $43,475 $49,595 $48,250 $62,600
Total Invoice $41,317 $46,195 $44,943 $58,289

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,967
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$43,475$49,595$48,250$62,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-750-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$46,470$47,500$56,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030$9,830
Total Invoice$41,317$46,195$44,943$58,289
Adjustments for Features0-2,911-699-5,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$43,284$44,244$52,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960$9,139

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2018201820182018
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   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100 $1100
Cruise control  $150 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100 $100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500 $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200 $200
Following distance indicator $25 $25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25 $25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
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   
Laminated front side windows $200 $200
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Predictive efficiency assist $0 $0
Road sign information $75 $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$8,890$6,515$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$750$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,911-699-5,866

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length184.4 in186.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height65.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested566592%
Total Not Requested5008%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156532%
Total Not Requested330068%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
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 Requested71530%
Total Not Requested167570%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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