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Acura RL vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $30,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $29,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $78,750
Base Invoice $41,560 $73,237
Technology Package 3,620  
Leather door panel trim   750
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Technology Package 3,245  
Leather door panel trim   699
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 3,620 1,500
Options (change) 3,245 1,398
Destination 715 875
Total Price $50,615 $81,125
Total Invoice $45,520 $75,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,579
Model Year20082012
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$50,615$81,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$77,460
Total Invoice$45,520$75,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$72,099

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
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
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,411

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelRLA8
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.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%

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