Acura RL Acura RL 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,756

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $46,400
Base Invoice $44,098 $42,758
Technology Package 4,150  
Premium Package   2,900
Sunshade, rear, power   400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   500
Technology Package 3,756  
Premium Package   2,639
Sunshade, rear, power   364
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Obstacle detection, rear   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   455
Options (change) 4,150 9,500
Options (change) 3,756 8,727
Destination 895 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $53,245 $57,920
Total Invoice $48,749 $53,505

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura RL dealer quotes or Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,557
Model Year20122006
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,245$57,920
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,370$57,920
Total Invoice$48,749$53,505
Adjustments for Features-8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,948$53,505

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122006
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8010

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122006
ModelRLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in180.6 in
Width72.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.