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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: $55,850

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,005

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimAdvance3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $43,000
Base Invoice $50,800 $39,990
AWD 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   7,100
Luxury Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
AWD 1,830  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,604
Luxury Package   2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,000 11,975
Options (change) 1,830 11,140
Destination 920 875
Total Price $57,900 $55,850
Total Invoice $53,550 $52,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,970
Model Year20152012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimAdvance3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$57,900$55,850
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,100$55,850
Total Invoice$53,550$52,005
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,035$52,005

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXQ5
TrimAdvance3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,090$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in110.5 in
Length193.6 in182.2 in
Width77.2 in74.0 in
Height66.7 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.4 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
14.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft355.1 ft3

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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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested196576%
Total Not Requested62524%
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%

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