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Audi R8 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,235

Acura RL   
Difference: $71,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,407

Acura RL   
Difference: $67,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8RL
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $47,200
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $42,801
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Technology Package     4,150
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Technology Package     3,721
Options (change) 4,950 650 4,150
Options (change) 4,604 605 3,721
Destination 1,250 1,250 885
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $52,235
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,211
Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8RL
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$123,400$153,900$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$48,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-932-3,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$43,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112011
ModelR8R8RL
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,295$6,295$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-3,558

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelR8RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length174.5 in195.8 in
Width75.0 in72.7 in
Height49.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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