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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,995 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $30,159 $34,318 $49,895
Technology Package 3,500    
Premium Plus Package   3,700  
Navigation Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Active rear differential     1,100
Technology Package 3,277    
Premium Plus Package   3,442  
Navigation Package   2,371 2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 3,500 6,725 4,125
Options (change) 3,277 6,256 3,838
Destination 670 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,165 $44,500 $59,950
Total Invoice $34,106 $41,449 $55,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,990
Model Year200720112011
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,165$44,500$59,950
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,370$44,500$58,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,400
Total Invoice$34,106$41,449$55,908
Adjustments for Features-1,6470-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$41,449$54,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,480

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200720112011
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,505$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470-979

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20072011
ModelRDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92575%
Total Not Requested31525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92575%
Total Not Requested31525%

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