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Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,060

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,806

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $46,000
Base Invoice $36,514 $42,780
Sport Package 5,600  
Power liftgate 550  
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sport Interior Package   750
Sport Package 5,078  
Power liftgate 499  
Technology Package   3,629
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Sport Interior Package   697
Options (change) 6,150 6,225
Options (change) 5,577 5,792
Destination 715 925
Total Price $47,060 $53,150
Total Invoice $42,806 $49,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,465
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$47,060$53,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,060$50,760
Total Invoice$42,806$49,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,806$47,271

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in182.6 in
Width78.5 in74.0 in
Height68.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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