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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $43,000
Base Invoice $30,646 $39,990
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 5,100 3,475
Options (change) 4,677 3,233
Destination 885 875
Total Price $38,880 $47,350
Total Invoice $36,208 $44,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,604
Model Year20122012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,880$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$44,895
Total Invoice$36,208$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$41,812

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,286

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelRDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.5 in
Length180.7 in182.2 in
Width73.6 in74.0 in
Height65.2 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested46533%

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