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Acura TL vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $83,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $77,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLR8
TrimBaseType-S4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $114,200
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $106,206
Navigation system 2,500   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system 2,292   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 2,500 0 2,650
Options (change) 2,292 0 2,465
Destination 715 715 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $120,150
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $111,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,603
Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLR8
TrimBaseType-S4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp V6286hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$120,150
Adjustments for Features-685-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$38,080$120,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$111,971
Adjustments for Features-630-7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,368$35,041$111,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLR8
TrimBaseType-S4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,880$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-630-7910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
ModelTLR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.3 in174.5 in
Width72.2 in75.0 in
Height56.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft33.5 ft3

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