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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $51,400
Base Invoice $42,801 $47,802
Advance Package 7,950  
Warm Weather Package   950
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Advance Package 7,128  
Warm Weather Package   884
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Options (change) 7,950 6,705
Options (change) 7,128 6,238
Destination 885 975
Total Price $56,035 $59,080
Total Invoice $50,814 $55,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $299
Model Year20112018
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,035$59,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$54,890
Total Invoice$50,814$55,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$51,113

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112018
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112018
ModelRLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length195.8 in186.1 in
Width72.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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