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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: $50,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,560

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMDXMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000 1,000  
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Wood trim     400 400 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Audi Drive Select Package         3,950
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery     930 930  
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Wood trim     372 372 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Audi Drive Select Package         3,673
Options (change) 0 0 13,175 9,675 13,625
Options (change) 0 0 12,255 9,000 12,675
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $50,000 $54,500 $68,150
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $46,560 $50,745 $63,532

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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: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMDXMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT9S7M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$50,000$54,500$68,150
Adjustments for Features-7,800-10,2000-950-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,845$48,945$50,000$53,550$65,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,550$15,600
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$46,560$50,745$63,532
Adjustments for Features-7,328-9,5810-885-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,951$45,977$46,560$49,860$61,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0$3,300$14,595

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMDXMDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Display key$50$50   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$12,940$15,340$5,140$6,090$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,800$10,200$0$950$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,328-9,5810-885-2,377

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182010
ModelMDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in108.3 in
Length196.2 in182.1 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 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		15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

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 alert200Yes
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Total Requested324090%
Total Not Requested35010%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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