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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,800 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $33,995 $48,827 $65,938
Advance Package 6,700    
Driver Assist Package   2,750 2,750
Prestige Package   6,250  
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Technology Package     2,900
Advance Package 6,347    
Driver Assist Package   2,557 2,557
Prestige Package   5,813  
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Technology Package     2,698
Options (change) 6,700 11,650 7,000
Options (change) 6,347 10,835 6,510
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $43,475 $65,075 $78,825
Total Invoice $41,317 $60,587 $73,373

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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: $21,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,508
Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine279hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$43,475$65,075$78,825
Adjustments for Features-2500-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,225$65,075$76,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,400
Total Invoice$41,317$60,587$73,373
Adjustments for Features-2380-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,079$60,587$71,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,599

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $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
Total Value of Features$7,765$7,515$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380-2,187

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

Model Year20182015
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 seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested381562%
Total Not Requested235038%

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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested171570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested121586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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