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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $30,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $29,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $46,280
Base Invoice $73,237 $41,560
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Technology Package   3,620
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 1,500 3,620
Options (change) 1,398 3,245
Destination 875 715
Total Price $81,125 $50,615
Total Invoice $75,510 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,579
Model Year20122008
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-17
Total Price$81,125$50,615
Adjustments for Features-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,460$50,615
Total Invoice$75,510$45,520
Adjustments for Features-3,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,099$45,520

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 tilt 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 trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,855$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4110

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelA8RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.2 in
Length202.2 in193.6 in
Width76.7 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%

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