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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: $44,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $12,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $42,600 $54,400
A-Spec Package 0 0    
Advance Package 7,550      
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Warm Weather Package     800 800
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
S Sport Package       2,500
A-Spec Package 0 0    
Advance Package 7,152      
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Warm Weather Package     744 744
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 7,550 0 13,525 10,575
Options (change) 7,152 0 12,582 9,838
Destination 1,025 1,025 975 975
Total Price $44,775 $50,875 $57,100 $65,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,019
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,775$50,875$57,100$65,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,400-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,775$49,125$53,700$61,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$0$7,800

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

Model Year2020202020182018
ModelTLXTLXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV6V6 PMC EditionA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$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$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $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  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,390$9,040$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,400$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35-3,166-4,143

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

Model Year20202018
ModelTLXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length191.7 in186.3 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested391575%
Total Not Requested132525%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested436582%
Total Not Requested95018%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
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 app25No
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 Requested151550%
Total Not Requested152550%
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, rear100Yes
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 Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2259%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
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 app25No
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 Requested126545%
Total Not Requested152555%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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