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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: $27,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Advance Package 7,950      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Advance Package 7,194      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,950 6,200 6,200 2,100
Options (change) 7,194 5,766 5,766 1,954
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $84,525 $93,525 $117,925
Total Invoice $52,187 $78,673 $87,043 $109,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,617
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
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)245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$57,045$84,525$93,525$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,380-7,530-10,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$77,145$85,995$107,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$52,187$78,673$87,043$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-6,869-7,008-9,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$71,804$80,035$99,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$28,088

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$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 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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length 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   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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$6,525$13,905$14,055$17,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,380$7,530$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,869-7,008-9,845

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelRLA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.8 in
Length195.8 in202.2 in
Width72.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,366 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 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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested170085%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested170085%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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