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Acura RLX vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $69,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,674

Acura RLX   
Difference: $65,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,450 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $44,324 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Technology Package 6,000      
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0      
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
LED headlights   3,500    
iPod integration   100 0 0
Technology Package 5,430      
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0      
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
LED headlights   3,255    
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 6,000 6,350 650 650
Options (change) 5,430 5,906 605 605
Destination 920 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $55,370 $124,800 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $50,674 $116,362 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,770
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$55,370$124,800$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-4,4600-1,290-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,910$124,800$152,610$198,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,810$73,650
Total Invoice$50,674$116,362$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-4,0820-1,202-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,592$116,362$142,223$184,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,861$68,429

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXR8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
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
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather door panel trim$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$3,695$4,985$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$0$1,290$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0820-1,202-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length196.1 in174.5 in
Width74.4 in75.0 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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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