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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014201420142014
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 $35,095 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $32,962 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Technology Package 3,700        
Technology Package 3,424        
Options (change) 3,700 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,715 $79,695 $83,395 $88,495 $138,895
Total Invoice $37,306 $74,179 $77,622 $82,363 $129,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,213
Model Year20152014201420142014
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.
Engine273hp V6333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/60-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$39,715$79,695$83,395$88,495$138,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,155-7,155-7,155-15,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$72,540$76,240$81,340$123,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$8,800$51,175
Total Invoice$37,306$74,179$77,622$82,363$129,383
Adjustments for Features0-6,660-6,660-6,659-14,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$67,519$70,962$75,704$115,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,443$8,185$47,724

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152014201420142014
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
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    
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 
App support$0    
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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
Compass$0    
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
Spotter mirror(s)$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
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 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, 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,375$12,530$12,530$12,530$20,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155$7,155$7,155$15,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,660-6,660-6,659-14,140

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152014
ModelRDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.7 in122.9 in
Length183.5 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested161564%
Total Not Requested90036%

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