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Acura TL vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $39,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $36,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelTLTLA8
TrimBaseSH-AWDA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $78,750
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $73,237
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Leather door panel trim     750
Technology Package 3,452 3,452  
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 750
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 699
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $80,375
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $74,811

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,935
Model Year201420142012
ModelTLTLA8
TrimBaseSH-AWDA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$40,655$44,205$80,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$42,005$74,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$74,811
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-5,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$39,397$69,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8

Model Year201420142012
ModelTLTLA8
TrimBaseSH-AWDA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,040$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-5,701

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142012
ModelTLA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length194.0 in202.2 in
Width74.0 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested122556%

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 camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested122556%

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