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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: $40,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,800 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $33,995 $37,108 $46,966
Technology Package 3,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,850  
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Technology Package 3,505 1,580 1,580
Premium Package   1,721  
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Options (change) 3,700 6,915 5,065
Options (change) 3,505 6,377 4,656
Destination 975 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,475 $47,590 $57,640
Total Invoice $38,475 $44,260 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year201820082008
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$40,475$47,590$57,640
Adjustments for Features-1,2650-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,210$47,590$57,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,600
Total Invoice$38,475$44,260$53,697
Adjustments for Features-1,2020-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,273$44,260$53,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,018

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201820082008
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  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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  
Aux input$50  
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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
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  
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$6,730$5,465$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2020-419

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182008
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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