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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,320 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Technology Package 3,700      
Navigation Package   3,050 3,050 3,550
Premium Plus Package   3,550    
Proximity key   550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250  
Active rear differential     1,250  
Technology Package 3,424      
Navigation Package   2,837 2,837 3,301
Premium Plus Package   3,301    
Proximity key   511 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163  
Active rear differential     1,163  
Options (change) 3,700 7,625 6,575 4,025
Options (change) 3,424 7,092 6,117 3,744
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $38,915 $46,370 $58,370 $73,820
Total Invoice $36,564 $43,188 $54,350 $68,717

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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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,727
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine273hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
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)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$38,915$46,370$58,370$73,820
Adjustments for Features-1100-1,525-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,805$46,370$56,845$69,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,475$23,375
Total Invoice$36,564$43,188$54,350$68,717
Adjustments for Features-1030-1,420-3,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,461$43,188$52,930$64,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,742$21,736

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

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$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 
App support$0   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
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$4,625$4,515$6,040$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$1,525$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030-1,420-3,793

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

Model Year20132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested161564%
Total Not Requested90036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested121567%
Total Not Requested60033%

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