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Acura RDX vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $54,300
Base Invoice $30,646 $50,500
Technology Package 3,100  
Navigation Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo cover   225
Technology Package 2,843  
Navigation Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo cover   209
Options (change) 3,100 3,400
Options (change) 2,843 3,163
Destination 885 975
Total Price $36,880 $58,675
Total Invoice $34,374 $54,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,437
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$36,880$58,675
Adjustments for Features0-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$50,270
Total Invoice$34,374$54,638
Adjustments for Features0-7,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$46,811

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112018
ModelRDXSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Metal pedals $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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,827

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112018
ModelRDXSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length180.7 in183.9 in
Width73.6 in74.5 in
Height65.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested74051%

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