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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5RL
TrimS5Base
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $46,966 $44,098
Technology Package 1,700 4,150
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Navigation system 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Technology Package 1,580 3,756
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209  
Navigation system 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432  
Options (change) 5,865 4,150
Options (change) 5,399 3,756
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $58,440 $53,245
Total Invoice $54,440 $48,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,666
Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5RL
TrimS5Base
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$58,440$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,440$52,180
Total Invoice$54,440$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,440$47,774

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5RL
TrimS5Base
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-975

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length182.1 in195.8 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height54.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

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