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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: $57,275

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimAdvanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,250 $53,100
Technology Package   2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Technology Package   2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 0 7,825
Options (change) 0 7,279
Destination 1,025 950
Total Price $57,275 $61,875

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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: $10,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,688
Model Year20202017
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimAdvanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$57,275$61,875
Adjustments for Features-5,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,675$61,875

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20202017
ModelMDXA5 / S5
TrimAdvanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,040$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20202017
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 Weight4,032 lb.3,925 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 ft312.2 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 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested146579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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