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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $44,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,879

Acura RDX   
Difference: $41,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,370 $84,000
Base Invoice $33,287 $78,120
Advance Package 6,650  
AWD 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
LED headlights   1,400
Advance Package 6,243  
AWD 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
LED headlights   1,302
Options (change) 8,150 4,400
Options (change) 7,652 4,092
Destination 940 875
Total Price $44,460 $89,275
Total Invoice $41,879 $83,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,495
Model Year20162011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine279hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$44,460$89,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$86,360
Total Invoice$41,879$83,087
Adjustments for Features0-2,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,879$80,374

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelRDXA8
TrimBaseA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,975$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,713

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelRDXA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.7 in122.9 in
Length184.4 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested439071%
Total Not Requested177529%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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