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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $40,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,800 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $33,995 $76,725 $85,560
Advance Package 6,700    
Executive Plus Package     1,750
Advance Package 6,347    
Executive Plus Package     1,628
Options (change) 6,700 0 1,750
Options (change) 6,347 0 1,628
Destination 975 975 975
Total Price $43,475 $83,475 $94,725
Total Invoice $41,317 $77,700 $88,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,097
Model Year201820182018
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)235/60-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$43,475$83,475$94,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-10,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$78,870$84,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,425
Total Invoice$41,317$77,700$88,163
Adjustments for Features0-4,286-9,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$73,414$78,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,042

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201820182018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850
Cruise control $150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 $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
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$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
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $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 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 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$8,375$12,980$18,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,286-9,707

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested459074%
Total Not Requested157526%

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

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested107542%

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