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Audi A8 vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,700

Acura MDX   
Difference: $37,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,535

Acura MDX   
Difference: $35,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelA8A8MDX
TrimA8 LA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $43,280
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $40,092
Cold Weather Package 800    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000    
Active rear differential   1,300  
Entertainment Package     1,900
Advance Package     9,625
Cold Weather Package 744    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790    
Active rear differential   1,210  
Entertainment Package     1,739
Advance Package     8,809
Options (change) 7,750 4,300 11,525
Options (change) 7,207 4,000 10,548
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $93,325 $139,975 $55,700
Total Invoice $86,854 $130,332 $51,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,769
Model Year201220122013
ModelA8A8MDX
TrimA8 LA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20255/50-19
Total Price$93,325$139,975$55,700
Adjustments for Features-3,815-9,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,510$130,935$55,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,425$0
Total Invoice$86,854$130,332$51,535
Adjustments for Features-3,550-8,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,304$121,915$51,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,611$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220122013
ModelA8A8MDX
TrimA8 LA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows $200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,890$19,115$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$9,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,550-8,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122013
ModelA8MDX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in108.3 in
Length207.4 in191.6 in
Width76.7 in78.5 in
Height57.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.283.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested276569%
Total Not Requested122531%

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