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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: $116,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $110,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLR8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $43,912 $151,497 $176,607
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 0 575 575
Options (change) 0 535 535
Destination 615 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $49,915 $166,025 $193,025
Total Invoice $44,527 $154,582 $179,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,336
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLR8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$49,915$166,025$193,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$163,105$187,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$44,527$154,582$179,692
Adjustments for Features0-2,719-5,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$151,863$174,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,527

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year200620172017
ModelRLR8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,315$11,235$14,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,719-5,302

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062017
ModelRLR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.6 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height57.1 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.18.0 ft3

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