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Acura RDX vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $104,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $97,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXR8R8R8
TrimBaseV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Technology Package 3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Technology Package 2,843      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Options (change) 3,100 575 575 575
Options (change) 2,843 535 535 535
Destination 885 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $36,880 $141,825 $168,025 $197,525
Total Invoice $34,374 $132,076 $156,442 $183,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,281
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXR8R8R8
TrimBaseV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$36,880$141,825$168,025$197,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-5,350-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$139,225$162,675$189,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$34,374$132,076$156,442$183,877
Adjustments for Features0-2,421-4,981-7,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$129,655$151,461$176,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$46,658

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXR8R8R8
TrimBaseV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,275$8,875$11,625$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$5,350$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,421-4,981-7,564

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122018
ModelRDXR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in174.3 in
Width73.6 in76.4 in
Height65.2 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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