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Acura TL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $73,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $67,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTLTLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseSH-AWDS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $106,858 $106,858
Advance Package 5,930 5,930    
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 5,488 5,488    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 0 0
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 0 0
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $107,783 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,877
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTLTLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseSH-AWDS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$42,530$46,080$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-15,040-13,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$100,785$102,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$1,750
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-13,996-12,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$93,787$95,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTLTLA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseSH-AWDS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,450$5,650$18,490$16,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$15,040$13,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-13,996-12,367

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModelTLA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length194.0 in202.6 in
Width74.0 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested214069%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested214069%
Total Not Requested95031%

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