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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,290

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,247

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $7,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4RL
TrimA4 3.2S4Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $48,200
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $44,098
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Wood trim   400  
Technology Package     4,150
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977  
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466  
Navigation system 1,953 1,813  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641 641  
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325  
Wood trim   373  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 7,215 6,890 4,150
Options (change) 6,711 6,411 3,756
Destination 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,290 $57,975 $53,245
Total Invoice $41,247 $54,093 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,938
Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4RL
TrimA4 3.2S4Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,290$57,975$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,290$56,975$50,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,685$0
Total Invoice$41,247$54,093$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-933-2,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,247$53,160$46,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,913$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4RL
TrimA4 3.2S4Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,790$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-933-2,564

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.6 in195.8 in
Width69.8 in72.7 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested137582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

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