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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $47,100
Base Invoice $44,098 $43,804
Advance Package 7,950  
Prestige Package   6,300
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   500
Active rear differential   1,100
Advance Package 7,194  
Prestige Package   5,859
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   466
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 7,950 10,975
Options (change) 7,194 10,212
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $58,950
Total Invoice $52,187 $54,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year20122011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$58,950
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,370$58,950
Total Invoice$52,187$54,891
Adjustments for Features-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,569$54,891

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,055$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6180

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelRLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in185.2 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%

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