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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: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $112,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $105,833

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8RL
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $48,200
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $44,098
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Technology Package     4,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 575 575 4,150
Options (change) 535 535 3,756
Destination 1,250 1,250 895
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $166,025 $193,025 $53,245
Total Invoice $154,582 $179,692 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,417
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8RL
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10300hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$166,025$193,025$53,245
Adjustments for Features-2,595-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$163,430$187,655$53,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0
Total Invoice$154,582$179,692$48,749
Adjustments for Features-2,416-4,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$152,166$174,693$48,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,527$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8RL
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
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
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,410$14,185$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,416-4,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelR8RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length174.3 in195.8 in
Width76.4 in72.7 in
Height48.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft313.8 ft3

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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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