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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,496

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $43,000
Base Invoice $32,962 $39,990
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,296  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 5,100 3,475
Options (change) 4,720 3,233
Destination 920 875
Total Price $41,115 $47,350
Total Invoice $38,602 $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: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year20152012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$41,115$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$45,010
Total Invoice$38,602$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,602$41,919

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,179

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelRDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.5 in
Length183.5 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height66.1 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested94068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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