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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: $50,750

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,262

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $4,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,980 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $50,800 $34,504 $50,128
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 12,775 8,875
Options (change) 0 11,883 8,257
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,900 $50,750 $64,950
Total Invoice $51,720 $47,262 $60,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,695
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,900$50,750$64,950
Adjustments for Features-6,6500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,250$50,750$64,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850
Total Invoice$51,720$47,262$60,560
Adjustments for Features-6,1530-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,567$47,262$60,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,972

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,765$5,115$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1530-326

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in108.3 in
Length193.6 in182.1 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height66.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested371588%
Total Not Requested50012%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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