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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $44,098 $49,384
Advance Package 7,950  
Technology Package   2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   155
Active rear differential   1,100
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Advance Package 7,194  
Technology Package   2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   145
Active rear differential   1,024
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 7,950 8,080
Options (change) 7,194 7,518
Destination 895 950
Total Price $57,045 $62,130
Total Invoice $52,187 $57,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,604
Model Year20122017
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,045$62,130
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$62,065
Total Invoice$52,187$57,852
Adjustments for Features0-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$57,791

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122017
ModelRLA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
USB port$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
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals $75
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 trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122017
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.3,925 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 Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested54029%

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