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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $15,140

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $53,100
Base Invoice $41,560 $49,384
Technology Package 3,620  
Luxury Package   1,100
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Luxury Package   1,024
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 3,620 11,125
Options (change) 3,245 10,351
Destination 715 925
Total Price $50,615 $65,150
Total Invoice $45,520 $60,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,371
Model Year20082016
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$50,615$65,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$63,250
Total Invoice$45,520$60,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$58,891

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,925 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 ft312.2 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 information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

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