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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $40,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,670 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $33,872 $76,725 $85,096
Advance Package 6,650    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Executive Package   1,500  
Advance Package 6,300    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Executive Package   1,396  
Options (change) 6,650 3,750 2,250
Options (change) 6,300 3,489 2,093
Destination 975 950 950
Total Price $43,295 $87,200 $94,700
Total Invoice $41,147 $81,164 $88,139

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,728
Model Year201720172017
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine279hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$43,295$87,200$94,700
Adjustments for Features0-8,905-9,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$78,295$85,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$41,147$81,164$88,139
Adjustments for Features0-8,289-8,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,147$72,875$79,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,371

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201720172017
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
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$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,425$15,330$15,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,905$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,289-8,893

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172017
ModelRDXA8 / S8
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 Weight3,738 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
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 Requested459074%
Total Not Requested157526%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250083%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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