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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $21,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $19,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 A-SpecS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $48,827 $65,938
Advance Package 7,550      
Driver Assist Package     2,750 2,750
Prestige Package     6,250  
Comfort Package     1,100 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Technology Package       2,900
Advance Package 7,152      
Driver Assist Package     2,557 2,557
Prestige Package     5,813  
Comfort Package     1,024 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Technology Package       2,698
Options (change) 7,550 0 11,650 7,000
Options (change) 7,152 0 10,835 6,510
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $65,075 $78,825
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $60,587 $73,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,487
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 A-SpecS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$65,075$78,825
Adjustments for Features-2,500-1,5000-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$42,250$65,075$76,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$11,400
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$60,587$73,373
Adjustments for Features-2,376-1,4250-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,100$40,151$60,587$71,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$51$0$10,599

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

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 A-SpecS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$10,240$9,240$7,740$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$1,500$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,376-1,4250-2,187

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

Model Year20182015
ModelTLXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length191.7 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested341564%
Total Not Requested190036%

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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested171570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested121586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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