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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $28,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $27,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $78,050
Base Invoice $44,098 $72,587
Advance Package 7,950  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,350
Leather door panel trim   750
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Advance Package 7,194  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,185
Leather door panel trim   699
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 7,950 6,850
Options (change) 7,194 6,373
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $85,775
Total Invoice $52,187 $79,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,143
Model Year20122011
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$57,045$85,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$80,935
Total Invoice$52,187$79,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$75,330

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelRLA8
TrimBaseA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,565$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,505

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelRLA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.8 in
Length195.8 in202.2 in
Width72.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,409 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 Volume13.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 seats300No
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 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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