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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $62,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $59,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8RL
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $48,200
Base Invoice $107,788 $44,098
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Advance Package   7,950
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 2,800 7,950
Options (change) 2,604 7,194
Destination 975 895
Total Price $119,675 $57,045
Total Invoice $111,367 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,637
Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8RL
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/45-18
Total Price$119,675$57,045
Adjustments for Features-11,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,345$57,045
Total Invoice$111,367$52,187
Adjustments for Features-10,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,824$52,187

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8RL
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$17,805$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,5430

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.2 in
Length202.6 in195.8 in
Width76.7 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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