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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,030 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $39,863 $48,827 $65,938
Advance Package 9,625    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Active rear differential   1,100  
Advance Package 8,809    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Active rear differential   1,024  
Options (change) 9,625 6,650 4,250
Options (change) 8,809 6,187 3,953
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,550 $60,075 $76,075
Total Invoice $49,567 $55,939 $70,816

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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: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,126
Model Year201220152015
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$53,550$60,075$76,075
Adjustments for Features-2,9750-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,575$60,075$73,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$49,567$55,939$70,816
Adjustments for Features-2,7540-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,813$55,939$68,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,736

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

Model Year201220152015
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-2,7540-2,141

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

Model Year20122015
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 warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested236559%
Total Not Requested162541%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested114068%
Total Not Requested52532%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested114081%
Total Not Requested27519%

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