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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: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,520 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $30,303 $34,504 $50,128
Technology Package 3,100    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Technology Package 2,843    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,100 7,925 3,025
Options (change) 2,843 7,372 2,814
Destination 810 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,430 $45,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $33,956 $42,751 $55,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,674
Model Year201020122012
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$36,430$45,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features0-130-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$45,770$58,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,850
Total Invoice$33,956$42,751$55,117
Adjustments for Features0-121-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$42,630$54,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,039

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201020122012
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
FWD$0  
AWD $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 
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,480$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-448

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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