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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: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,520 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $30,303 $38,316 $49,384
Technology Package 3,100 2,900 2,900
Convenience Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,250
Technology Package 2,843 2,696 2,696
Convenience Package   838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,163
Options (change) 3,100 4,375 4,725
Options (change) 2,843 4,070 4,395
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $36,430 $46,525 $58,775
Total Invoice $33,956 $43,336 $54,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,932
Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,430$46,525$58,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$44,970$56,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,925
Total Invoice$33,956$43,336$54,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,448-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$41,888$52,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,090

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$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
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,300$5,855$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102017
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested101546%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested91549%

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