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Audi A8 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $39,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $36,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelA8TLTL
TrimA8BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $73,237 $33,828 $37,113
Leather door panel trim 750    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Leather door panel trim 699    
Technology Package   3,452 3,452
Options (change) 750 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 699 3,452 3,452
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $80,375 $40,655 $44,205
Total Invoice $74,811 $38,175 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,935
Model Year201220142014
ModelA8TLTL
TrimA8BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$80,375$40,655$44,205
Adjustments for Features-6,1250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,250$40,655$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$74,811$38,175$41,460
Adjustments for Features-5,7010-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,110$38,175$39,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,222

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220142014
ModelA8TLTL
TrimA8BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$2,840$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7010-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122014
ModelA8TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in109.3 in
Length202.2 in194.0 in
Width76.7 in74.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested122556%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested122556%

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