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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: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $40,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,520 $77,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $30,303 $72,448 $111,693
Technology Package 3,100    
Leather door panel trim   750  
Technology Package 2,843    
Leather door panel trim   698  
Options (change) 3,100 750 0
Options (change) 2,843 698 0
Destination 810 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,430 $79,475 $122,625
Total Invoice $33,956 $73,971 $114,218

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,170
Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,430$79,475$122,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-10,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$73,195$112,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,300
Total Invoice$33,956$73,971$114,218
Adjustments for Features0-5,845-9,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$68,126$104,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,656

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$10,205$14,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,280$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,845-9,436

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102009
ModelRDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in121.0 in
Length180.7 in204.4 in
Width73.6 in74.6 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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