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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $46,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $30,646 $76,725 $85,560
Technology Package 3,100    
Technology Package 2,843    
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0
Destination 885 975 975
Total Price $36,880 $83,475 $92,975
Total Invoice $34,374 $77,700 $86,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,544
Model Year201220182018
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$36,880$83,475$92,975
Adjustments for Features0-9,435-12,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$74,040$80,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,250
Total Invoice$34,374$77,700$86,535
Adjustments for Features0-8,782-11,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$68,918$74,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,811

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220182018
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$14,860$18,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,435$12,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,782-11,806

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,744 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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