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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,195 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $30,505 $48,827 $65,938
Technology Package 3,500 2,900 2,900
Comfort Package   1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Active rear differential   1,100  
Technology Package 3,210 2,698 2,698
Comfort Package   1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Active rear differential   1,024  
Options (change) 3,500 5,650 3,450
Options (change) 3,210 5,257 3,209
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $37,410 $59,075 $75,275
Total Invoice $34,430 $55,009 $70,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,992
Model Year200820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,410$59,075$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-630-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$58,445$72,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$34,430$55,009$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-587-2,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$54,422$67,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,736

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year200820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,455$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-2,914

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

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