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Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $46,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $44,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,895 $84,000
Base Invoice $31,164 $78,120
Technology Package 3,300  
Technology Package 3,026  
Options (change) 3,300 0
Options (change) 3,026 0
Destination 760 875
Total Price $37,955 $84,875
Total Invoice $34,950 $78,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,838
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,955$84,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$79,280
Total Invoice$34,950$78,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$73,788

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,207

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXA8
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 Weight3,968 lb.4,453 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%

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