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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $46,400
Base Invoice $33,995 $43,152
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Prestige Package   6,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sport Interior Package   750
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Prestige Package   6,324
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Sport Interior Package   697
Options (change) 8,200 9,125
Options (change) 7,768 8,487
Destination 975 950
Total Price $44,975 $56,475
Total Invoice $42,738 $52,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,338
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$44,975$56,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$54,850
Total Invoice$42,738$52,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$51,076

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,740$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
ModelRDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.5 in
Length184.4 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft357.3 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
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
Total Requested371560%
Total Not Requested245040%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested301573%
Total Not Requested110027%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

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