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Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $62,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $59,180

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $115,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $107,788
Advance Package 7,950  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Advance Package 7,194  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 7,950 2,800
Options (change) 7,194 2,604
Destination 895 975
Total Price $57,045 $119,675
Total Invoice $52,187 $111,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,637
Model Year20122018
ModelRLA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$57,045$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-11,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$108,345
Total Invoice$52,187$111,367
Adjustments for Features0-10,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$100,824

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
ModelRLA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
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
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,475$17,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,543

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
ModelRLA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.8 in
Length195.8 in202.6 in
Width72.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%

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