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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $41,500
Base Invoice $33,995 $38,596
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo cover   225
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo cover   209
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Options (change) 8,200 12,900
Options (change) 7,768 11,999
Destination 975 975
Total Price $44,975 $55,375
Total Invoice $42,738 $51,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$44,975$55,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$50,050
Total Invoice$42,738$51,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$46,611

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXQ5
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,240$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,959

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in111.0 in
Length184.4 in183.6 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested536587%
Total Not Requested80013%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested240060%
Total Not Requested157540%
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
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested121533%
Total Not Requested242567%

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