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Acura TL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,880

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $11,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $10,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelTLA4 / S4
TrimSH-AWDS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $48,100
Base Invoice $36,812 $44,734
Technology Package 3,730  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation Plus Package   3,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Active rear differential   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Technology Package 3,452  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation Plus Package   2,837
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Active rear differential   1,024
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 3,730 6,050
Options (change) 3,452 5,630
Destination 895 895
Total Price $43,880 $55,045
Total Invoice $41,159 $51,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,576
Model Year20122014
ModelTLA4 / S4
TrimSH-AWDS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,880$55,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$52,335
Total Invoice$41,159$51,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$48,735

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122014
ModelTLA4 / S4
TrimSH-AWDS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,524

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122014
ModelTLA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length194.0 in185.1 in
Width74.0 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,889 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested96566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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