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Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $3,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,950 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $36,002 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Navigation system 2,750      
Navigation Package   3,050 3,050 3,550
Premium Plus Package   3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Navigation system 2,475      
Navigation Package   2,837 2,837 3,301
Premium Plus Package   3,301    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 2,750 7,075 3,525 4,025
Options (change) 2,475 6,581 3,280 3,744
Destination 615 895 895 895
Total Price $43,315 $45,820 $55,320 $73,820
Total Invoice $39,092 $42,677 $51,513 $68,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,182
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine253hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$43,315$45,820$55,320$73,820
Adjustments for Features-1,7700-250-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$45,820$55,070$69,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250$24,000
Total Invoice$39,092$42,677$51,513$68,717
Adjustments for Features-1,5970-233-3,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,495$42,677$51,280$64,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,603$22,317

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,725$4,955$5,205$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0$250$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5970-233-3,723

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062013
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width77.0 in73.0 in
Height68.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested56539%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested56539%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested91550%

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