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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,195 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $36,514 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Sport Package 5,600      
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Audi Drive Select Package       3,950
Sport Package 5,078      
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Upgraded leather upholstery   930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Audi Drive Select Package       3,673
Options (change) 5,600 9,775 6,275 10,125
Options (change) 5,078 9,092 5,837 9,418
Destination 715 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,510 $46,600 $51,100 $64,650
Total Invoice $42,307 $43,397 $47,582 $60,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,624
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,510$46,600$51,100$64,650
Adjustments for Features-3,8850-950-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,625$46,600$50,150$62,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$15,500
Total Invoice$42,307$43,397$47,582$60,275
Adjustments for Features-3,5340-885-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,773$43,397$46,697$57,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$14,501

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$4,230$5,180$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0$950$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5340-885-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082010
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.3,683 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested272576%
Total Not Requested86524%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132563%
Total Not Requested76537%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132563%
Total Not Requested76537%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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