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Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,490

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $41,560 $37,851 $47,802
Technology Package 3,620 2,200 2,200
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Wood trim     500
Technology Package 3,245 2,045 2,045
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,768  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Wood trim     466
Options (change) 3,620 7,965 5,565
Options (change) 3,245 7,364 5,132
Destination 715 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,615 $49,490 $59,090
Total Invoice $45,520 $46,040 $55,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,770
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,615$49,490$59,090
Adjustments for Features-1,3900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$49,490$58,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,100
Total Invoice$45,520$46,040$55,059
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,270$46,040$54,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,553

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820092009
ModelRLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,505$5,115$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2500-466

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelRLA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length193.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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