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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: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,930 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $39,410 $48,360 $64,728
Advance Package 9,625    
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Blind spot warning system   500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Active rear differential   1,100  
Advance Package 8,728    
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Blind spot warning system   467  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Active rear differential   1,024  
Options (change) 9,625 7,250 5,300
Options (change) 8,728 6,749 4,931
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $53,440 $60,145 $75,795
Total Invoice $49,023 $56,004 $70,554

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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: $9,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,710
Model Year201120142014
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$53,440$60,145$75,795
Adjustments for Features-2,9750-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,465$60,145$73,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,350
Total Invoice$49,023$56,004$70,554
Adjustments for Features-2,7290-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,294$56,004$68,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,409

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$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
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
Total Value of Features$8,815$5,840$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7290-2,141

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

Model Year20112014
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested236559%
Total Not Requested162541%

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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94064%
Total Not Requested52536%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested139069%
Total Not Requested62531%

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