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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201020102010
ModelRDXRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePMC EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Advance Package 6,700 6,700      
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100 2,100
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Advance Package 6,347 6,347      
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954 1,954
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 11,775 8,275 9,175
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 10,953 7,698 8,536
Destination 1,045 1,045 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $48,600 $53,100 $63,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,590
Model Year20212021201020102010
ModelRDXRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePMC EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine272hp I4272hp I4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT10T10M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,145$58,745$48,600$53,100$63,700
Adjustments for Features-4,050-5,7500-950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,095$52,995$48,600$52,150$63,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$3,550$14,500

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20212021201020102010
ModelRDXRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePMC EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,865$10,565$4,815$5,765$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$5,750$0$950$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-649-7240-885-559

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20212010
ModelRDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length186.8 in182.1 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested309050%
Total Not Requested307550%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested309050%
Total Not Requested307550%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested309086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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