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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Technology Package 3,100      
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Technology Package 2,843      
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Upgraded leather upholstery   930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 3,100 9,775 6,275 6,175
Options (change) 2,843 9,092 5,837 5,745
Destination 885 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,880 $46,600 $51,100 $60,700
Total Invoice $34,374 $43,397 $47,582 $56,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,902
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,880$46,600$51,100$60,700
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,080-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$46,470$50,020$60,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$13,750
Total Invoice$34,374$43,397$47,582$56,602
Adjustments for Features0-121-1,006-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$43,276$46,576$56,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,878

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$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$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,430$5,380$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,080$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-1,006-448

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122010
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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.0 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 information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested242568%
Total Not Requested116532%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested91544%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested91544%

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