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Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $42,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,195 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $30,505 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Technology Package 3,500        
Sport Package         2,000
Technology Package 3,210        
Sport Package         1,860
Options (change) 3,500 0 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 3,210 0 0 0 1,860
Destination 715 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,410 $79,695 $83,395 $88,495 $140,895
Total Invoice $34,430 $74,179 $77,622 $82,363 $131,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,053
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$37,410$79,695$83,395$88,495$140,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,120-6,120-6,120-14,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$73,575$77,275$82,375$126,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$8,800$52,675
Total Invoice$34,430$74,179$77,622$82,363$131,243
Adjustments for Features0-5,696-5,696-5,696-13,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$68,483$71,926$76,667$117,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,443$8,184$49,118

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge$75    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,450$13,570$13,570$13,570$22,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,120$6,120$6,120$14,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,696-5,696-5,696-13,642

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
ModelRDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in122.9 in
Length180.7 in207.4 in
Width73.6 in76.7 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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