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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: $17,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $17,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,195 $53,100
Base Invoice $36,514 $49,384
Sport Package 5,600  
Luxury Package   1,100
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Sport Package 5,078  
Luxury Package   1,024
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 5,600 10,025
Options (change) 5,078 9,327
Destination 715 925
Total Price $46,510 $64,050
Total Invoice $42,307 $59,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,043
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,510$64,050
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,725$64,050
Total Invoice$42,307$59,636
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,593$59,636

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%

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