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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Technology Package 3,100 2,900 2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Comfort Package     1,100  
Technology Package 2,843 2,698 2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Comfort Package     1,024  
Options (change) 3,100 5,750 4,550 3,450
Options (change) 2,843 5,349 4,233 3,209
Destination 885 925 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $46,675 $57,975 $75,275
Total Invoice $34,374 $43,474 $53,985 $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: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,350
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,880$46,675$57,975$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,780-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$45,870$56,195$70,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,325$24,625
Total Invoice$34,374$43,474$53,985$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,657-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$42,724$52,328$65,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,604$22,898

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
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   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
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 
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,355$6,330$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,780$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750-1,657-4,450

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,744 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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested46533%

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