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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $43,000
Base Invoice $39,863 $39,990
Advance Package 9,625  
Luxury Package   2,300
Prestige Package   7,100
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Advance Package 8,809  
Luxury Package   2,139
Prestige Package   6,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 9,625 11,975
Options (change) 8,809 11,140
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,550 $55,850
Total Invoice $49,567 $52,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,367
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$53,550$55,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$54,700
Total Invoice$49,567$52,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$50,934

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in182.2 in
Width78.5 in74.0 in
Height68.2 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested224056%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested139054%
Total Not Requested120046%

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