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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,520 $53,100
Base Invoice $32,430 $49,384
Technology Package 3,700 2,900
AWD 1,400  
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Technology Package 3,424 2,696
AWD 1,297  
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Options (change) 5,100 5,475
Options (change) 4,721 5,092
Destination 895 950
Total Price $40,515 $59,525
Total Invoice $38,046 $55,426

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,388
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine273hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,515$59,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$58,460
Total Invoice$38,046$55,426
Adjustments for Features0-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$54,434

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,975$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-992

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,925 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 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96552%
Total Not Requested90048%

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