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

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Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,410

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,403

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,195 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $36,514 $37,851 $47,802
Technology Package 3,500    
Premium Package   1,900  
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Technology Package 3,174    
Premium Package   1,768  
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,500 5,765 2,865
Options (change) 3,174 5,319 2,621
Destination 715 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,410 $47,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $40,403 $43,995 $52,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,026
Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,410$47,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features-3,7750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$47,290$56,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,900
Total Invoice$40,403$43,995$52,548
Adjustments for Features-3,4340-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,969$43,995$52,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,367

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,715$3,940$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4340-186

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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