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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,670 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $33,872 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Advance Package 6,650      
Prestige Package   9,450 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250  
Active rear differential     1,250  
Navigation Package       3,550
Driver Assist Package       3,250
Advance Package 6,300      
Prestige Package   8,789 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163  
Active rear differential     1,163  
Navigation Package       3,301
Driver Assist Package       3,023
Options (change) 6,650 9,925 9,625 7,275
Options (change) 6,300 9,232 8,954 6,767
Destination 975 895 895 895
Total Price $43,295 $48,670 $61,420 $77,070
Total Invoice $41,147 $45,328 $57,187 $71,740

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,674
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine279hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
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)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$43,295$48,670$61,420$77,070
Adjustments for Features-3,6750-1,525-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,620$48,670$59,895$71,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,225$22,925
Total Invoice$41,147$45,328$57,187$71,740
Adjustments for Features-3,4930-1,420-5,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,654$45,328$55,767$66,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,439$21,316

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

Model Year2017201320132013
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   
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150 
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  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  $0
Rollover sensor$50   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
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$8,565$4,890$6,415$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0$1,525$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4930-1,420-5,096

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

Model Year20172013
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5
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.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.2 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested351557%
Total Not Requested265043%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested346582%
Total Not Requested75018%

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested196572%
Total Not Requested75028%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested126570%
Total Not Requested55030%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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