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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8RL
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $46,680
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $41,935
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690    
Leather door panel trim 750    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Technology Package     3,620
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641    
Leather door panel trim 698    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 2,940 0 3,620
Options (change) 2,735 0 3,245
Destination 825 825 760
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $77,815 $99,125 $51,060
Total Invoice $72,427 $92,390 $45,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,415
Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8RL
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$77,815$99,125$51,060
Adjustments for Features-4,375-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,440$94,700$51,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,260$0
Total Invoice$72,427$92,390$45,940
Adjustments for Features-4,072-4,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,355$88,266$45,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,911$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8RL
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,165$9,215$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,072-4,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S8RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.2 in
Length199.3 in195.8 in
Width74.6 in72.7 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 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 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150098%
Total Not Requested252%

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