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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: $45,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,685

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $43,000
Base Invoice $37,252 $39,990
Technology Package 4,050  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 3,673  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,050 3,475
Options (change) 3,673 3,233
Destination 760 875
Total Price $45,800 $47,350
Total Invoice $41,685 $44,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,677
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$45,800$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,800$46,560
Total Invoice$41,685$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,685$43,362

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in182.2 in
Width78.5 in74.0 in
Height68.2 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested46533%

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