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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: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,990 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $37,252 $48,827 $65,938
Sport Package 6,150    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Comfort Package   1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Active rear differential   1,100  
Sport Package 5,577    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698
Comfort Package   1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Active rear differential   1,024  
Options (change) 6,150 6,650 3,450
Options (change) 5,577 6,187 3,209
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $47,900 $60,075 $75,275
Total Invoice $43,589 $55,939 $70,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,792
Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$47,900$60,075$75,275
Adjustments for Features-1,5850-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,315$60,075$73,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200
Total Invoice$43,589$55,939$70,072
Adjustments for Features-1,4420-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,147$55,939$68,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,271

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

Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$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  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,040$6,455$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4420-1,862

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

Model Year20092015
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,536 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested70027%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

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