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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: $56,700

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $11,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220182018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimType SA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,700 $42,600 $54,400
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Wood trim   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
S Sport Package     2,500
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Wood trim   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 0 13,125 10,575
Options (change) 0 12,210 9,838
Destination 1,195 975 975
Total Price $67,895 $56,700 $65,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,619
Model Year202220182018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimType SA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT10S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$67,895$56,700$65,950
Adjustments for Features-6500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,245$56,700$65,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,300

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

Model Year202220182018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimType SA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Display key$50  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Remote app $25$25
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$8,640$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-110-885

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

Model Year20222018
ModelMDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in111.2 in
Length198.4 in186.3 in
Width78.7 in72.6 in
Height67.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,272 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.1 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested166555%
Total Not Requested137545%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2259%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested141551%
Total Not Requested137549%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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