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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: $52,235

Acura RL   
Difference: $71,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,407

Acura RL   
Difference: $68,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,200 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $42,801 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Technology Package 4,150      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100
Power front seats       2,000
Technology Package 3,721      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93
Power front seats       1,860
Options (change) 4,150 4,850 750 2,750
Options (change) 3,721 4,511 698 2,558
Destination 885 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $52,235 $124,000 $156,200 $177,545
Total Invoice $47,407 $115,618 $145,564 $165,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,133
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
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)245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$52,235$124,000$156,200$177,545
Adjustments for Features-3,2200-500-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,015$124,000$155,700$172,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,700$48,920
Total Invoice$47,407$115,618$145,564$165,415
Adjustments for Features-2,9220-466-4,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,485$115,618$145,098$161,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,480$45,488

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRLR8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,240$6,020$6,520$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0$500$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9220-466-4,309

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112014
ModelRLR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in175.0 in
Width72.7 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 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 Volume13.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested49058%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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