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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: $52,235

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,407

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,200 $50,500
Base Invoice $42,801 $46,966
Technology Package 4,150 1,700
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 3,721 1,580
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Options (change) 4,150 5,865
Options (change) 3,721 5,399
Destination 885 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $52,235 $58,440
Total Invoice $47,407 $54,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,000
Model Year20112008
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,235$58,440
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,170$58,440
Total Invoice$47,407$54,440
Adjustments for Features-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,440$54,440

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112008
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112008
ModelRLA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in182.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,891 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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