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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: $55,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $31,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,933

Acura RL   
Difference: $31,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $46,830
Base Invoice $73,237 $42,470
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,408
Options (change) 7,400 7,420
Options (change) 6,886 6,653
Destination 875 810
Total Price $87,025 $55,060
Total Invoice $80,998 $49,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,909
Model Year20122010
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$87,025$55,060
Adjustments for Features-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,485$55,060
Total Invoice$80,998$49,933
Adjustments for Features-5,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,842$49,933

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers$300 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$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$11,005$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,410 lb.4,084 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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