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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: $46,995

Acura RL   
Difference: $71,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Acura RL   
Difference: $67,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRLR8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $114,200
Base Invoice $41,560 $106,206
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 0 650
Options (change) 0 605
Destination 715 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $46,995 $118,150
Total Invoice $42,275 $110,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,151
Model Year20082009
ModelRLR8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$46,995$118,150
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,310$118,150
Total Invoice$42,275$110,111
Adjustments for Features-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,960$110,111

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
ModelRLR8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3150

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
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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