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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,670 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $33,872 $37,851 $47,802
Advance Package 6,650    
Premium Package   1,900  
Technology Package   2,200 2,200
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Advance Package 6,300    
Premium Package   1,768  
Technology Package   2,045 2,045
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Options (change) 6,650 9,065 7,165
Options (change) 6,300 8,387 6,619
Destination 975 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,295 $50,590 $60,690
Total Invoice $41,147 $47,063 $56,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,565
Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine279hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,295$50,590$60,690
Adjustments for Features-3,8400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,455$50,590$60,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,650
Total Invoice$41,147$47,063$56,546
Adjustments for Features-3,6490-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,498$47,063$56,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,064

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,205$5,365$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6490-419

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172009
ModelRDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length184.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested262543%
Total Not Requested354057%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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