Acura MDX Acura MDX 2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,024

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $54,400
Base Invoice $39,863 $50,592
Advance Package 9,625  
S Sport Package   2,500
Warm Weather Package   800
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Advance Package 8,809  
S Sport Package   2,326
Warm Weather Package   744
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 9,625 6,475
Options (change) 8,809 6,024
Destination 895 975
Total Price $53,550 $61,850
Total Invoice $49,567 $57,591

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura MDX dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,929
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18
Total Price$53,550$61,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$59,600
Total Invoice$49,567$57,591
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$55,496

Return to top

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

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,165$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095

Return to top

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

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in
Length191.6 in186.3 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 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 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft335.0 ft3

Return to top

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 system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested241561%
Total Not Requested157539%

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

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.