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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: $40,330

Acura TL   
Difference: $80,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,874

Acura TL   
Difference: $75,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTLTLR8R8R8
TrimBaseSH-AWD4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Navigation system     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Technology Package 3,452 3,452      
Navigation system     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 2,651 605 605
Destination 895 895 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $40,330 $43,880 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $37,874 $41,159 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,595
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTLTLR8R8R8
TrimBaseSH-AWD4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,330$43,880$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-1,450-3,6500-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$40,230$121,300$152,110$197,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$37,874$41,159$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-1,362-3,4240-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,512$37,735$113,107$141,757$184,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$28,650$71,218

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTLTLR8R8R8
TrimBaseSH-AWD4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
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
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,045$8,245$4,595$6,385$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$3,650$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,362-3,4240-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012
ModelTLR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length194.0 in174.5 in
Width74.0 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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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