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Acura RLX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,477

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $3,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelRLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $44,324 $39,618 $50,592
Advance Package 12,000    
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
S Sport Package     2,500
Advance Package 10,859    
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 12,000 12,775 10,575
Options (change) 10,859 11,884 9,838
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $61,345 $56,350 $65,950
Total Invoice $56,078 $52,477 $61,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,955
Model Year201420182018
ModelRLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,345$56,350$65,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$51,675$60,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,450
Total Invoice$56,078$52,477$61,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,354-5,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$48,123$55,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,858

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201420182018
ModelRLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$10,265$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,354-5,424

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20142018
ModelRLXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length196.1 in186.3 in
Width74.4 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested430075%
Total Not Requested140025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested124041%
Total Not Requested180059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested99035%
Total Not Requested180065%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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