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Acura RL vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $71,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $68,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $43,912 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 0 2,750 650 650
Options (change) 0 2,558 605 605
Destination 615 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $49,915 $121,200 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $44,527 $113,014 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,596
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,915$121,200$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-1,540-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,430$121,200$152,360$198,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,160$77,150
Total Invoice$44,527$113,014$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,1090-1,435-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,418$113,014$141,990$184,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,976$71,684

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,530$5,045$6,585$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$1,540$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1090-1,435-2,281

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelRLR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.6 in174.5 in
Width72.2 in75.0 in
Height57.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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