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Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,417

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $47,100
Base Invoice $41,560 $43,804
Technology Package 3,620  
Prestige Package   6,300
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   500
Active rear differential   1,100
Technology Package 3,245  
Prestige Package   5,859
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   466
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 3,620 8,875
Options (change) 3,245 8,258
Destination 715 875
Total Price $50,615 $56,850
Total Invoice $45,520 $52,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year20082011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/35-19
Total Price$50,615$56,850
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$56,550
Total Invoice$45,520$52,937
Adjustments for Features0-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$52,658

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelRLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in185.2 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested121543%

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