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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $25,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $41,560 $68,867 $89,465
Technology Package 3,620    
Leather door panel trim   750  
Technology Package 3,245    
Leather door panel trim   698  
Options (change) 3,620 750 0
Options (change) 3,245 698 0
Destination 715 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $50,615 $75,625 $99,125
Total Invoice $45,520 $70,390 $92,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,147
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$50,615$75,625$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$71,625$94,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,850
Total Invoice$45,520$70,390$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,723-4,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$66,667$88,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,389

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$8,615$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,723-4,334

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082009
ModelRLA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.9 in
Length193.6 in199.3 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%

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