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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $41,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,470

Acura RDX   
Difference: $37,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,370 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $33,287 $69,461 $111,693
Advance Package 6,650    
Premium Package   3,275  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio   550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500  
Heated steering wheel     200
Advance Package 6,243    
Premium Package   3,045  
Driver Assistance Package   1,303 1,303
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Satellite radio   490  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396  
Heated steering wheel     185
Options (change) 6,650 8,825 3,700
Options (change) 6,243 8,187 3,441
Destination 940 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,960 $84,290 $126,275
Total Invoice $40,470 $78,423 $117,609

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,674
Model Year201620082008
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine279hp V6350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,960$84,290$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$81,840$120,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,185
Total Invoice$40,470$78,423$117,609
Adjustments for Features0-2,279-5,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,470$76,144$111,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,644

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201620082008
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 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, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$10,265$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279-5,821

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162008
ModelRDXA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.7 in121.0 in
Length184.4 in204.4 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested352557%
Total Not Requested264043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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