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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: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $25,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $43,912 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 1,700 1,700 0
Options (change) 0 1,582 1,582 0
Destination 615 895 895 895
Total Price $49,915 $74,795 $83,495 $110,895
Total Invoice $44,527 $69,623 $77,715 $103,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,405
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$49,915$74,795$83,495$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,965-3,965-9,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$70,830$79,530$101,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,750
Total Invoice$44,527$69,623$77,715$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,691-3,691-8,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$65,932$74,024$94,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$28,595

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$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
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,265$9,230$9,230$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,965$3,965$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,691-3,691-8,668

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062013
ModelRLA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.8 in
Length193.6 in202.2 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

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