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

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Acura TLX vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,740

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $17,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $15,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXA4 / S4
Trim3.5S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $47,300
Base Invoice $33,240 $43,990
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Advance Package 6,835  
AWD 2,066  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 9,480 14,625
Options (change) 8,901 13,604
Destination 940 875
Total Price $45,740 $62,800
Total Invoice $43,081 $58,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,647
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXA4 / S4
Trim3.5S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,740$62,800
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,465$62,800
Total Invoice$43,081$58,469
Adjustments for Features-2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,822$58,469

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXA4 / S4
Trim3.5S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2590

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length190.3 in185.2 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested294049%
Total Not Requested305051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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