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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: $2,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $49,200
Base Invoice $44,098 $45,756
Advance Package 7,950  
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Active rear differential   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Advance Package 7,194  
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Active rear differential   1,024
7-speed automated manual   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 7,950 9,675
Options (change) 7,194 9,002
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $59,800
Total Invoice $52,187 $55,683

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,170
Model Year20122016
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,045$59,800
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$59,450
Total Invoice$52,187$55,683
Adjustments for Features0-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$55,357

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelRLA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,330$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelRLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in185.1 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,935 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 control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested129045%

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