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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,530

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,203

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $6,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5RL
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $48,200
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $44,098
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800  
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 80 80  
S Sport Package   2,500  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600  
Advance Package     7,950
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744  
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 74 74  
S Sport Package   2,326  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 4,955 6,555 7,950
Options (change) 4,610 6,098 7,194
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $48,530 $61,930 $57,045
Total Invoice $45,203 $57,665 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,055
Model Year201820182012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5RL
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,530$61,930$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,150-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,380$57,690$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,310$0
Total Invoice$45,203$57,665$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,071-3,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,132$53,717$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,585$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5RL
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,090$12,180$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$4,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-3,9480

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5RL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length186.3 in195.8 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height54.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft313.8 ft3

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

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested152558%

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

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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