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Audi A8 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $29,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $29,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $47,200
Base Invoice $72,587 $42,801
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Advance Package   7,950
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Advance Package   7,128
Options (change) 6,850 7,950
Options (change) 6,373 7,128
Destination 875 885
Total Price $85,775 $56,035
Total Invoice $79,835 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,516
Model Year20112011
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$85,775$56,035
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,935$56,035
Total Invoice$79,835$50,814
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,330$50,814

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,405$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelA8RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.2 in
Length202.2 in195.8 in
Width76.7 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 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 Volume13.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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