2021 Audi Q5 SUV vs. 2021 Acura RDX

2021 Audi Q5 45 TFSI^® Premium quattro^®

MSRP ^$43,300

ENGINE 2.0L
Turbo

HORSEPOWER 261²

SPEED 7

2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD^®

MSRP ^$40,400¹

ENGINE 2.0L
Turbo

HORSEPOWER 272²

SPEED 10

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Audi Q5 18" Wheels

Audi Q5 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

Audi Q5 18" Wheels

Audi Q5 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

19-inch alloy wheels on RDX perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic styling.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

19-inch alloy wheels on RDX perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic styling.

Audi Q5 LED Headlights

LED headlamps with two light elements are standard on the Audi Q5.

Audi Q5 LED Headlights

LED headlamps with two light elements are standard on the Audi Q5.

2021 Acura RDX Jewel Eye 7 LED Headlights

Acura RDX Jewel Eye LEDs

The stylish Jewel Eye^® headlights on RDX boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

Acura RDX Jewel Eye LEDs

The stylish Jewel Eye^® headlights on RDX boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

Audi Q5 8-Way Power Seats

The Q5's front seats provide 8-way power adjustability with power lumbar support for the driver.

Audi Q5 8-Way Power Seats

The Q5's front seats provide 8-way power adjustability with power lumbar support for the driver.

2021 Acura RDX Heated 12-Way Power Seats in Tan Leather

Acura RDX 12-Way Power Sport Seats

RDX features front sport seats that offer 12-way power adjustability with power lumbar support for driver and front passenger.

Acura RDX 12-Way Power Sport Seats

RDX features front sport seats that offer 12-way power adjustability with power lumbar support for driver and front passenger.

Audi Q5 Conventional Center Console

Q5 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

Audi Q5 Conventional Center Console

Q5 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

2021 Acura RDX Interior Floating Center Console

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities. (Advance Trim Shown)

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities. (Advance Trim Shown)

2021 RDX 10 Speed Automatic Featured Special Lease

$409

per month for 36 months $2,999 total due at signing

Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes taxes, titles and either dealer fees or documentary service fee. For well-qualified lessees.

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2021 RDX 10 Speed Automatic Featured Special Lease

$409.00 PER MO./36 MO. $2,999.00 due at lease signing.

Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes taxes, titles and either dealer fees or documentary service fee. For well-qualified lessees.

Closed-end lease for 2021 RDX 10 Speed Automatic vehicles (TC1H3MJNW) available from January 5, 2021 through March 1, 2021, available to well-qualified lessees approved by Acura Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lease offers vary based on MSRP. MSRP $39,425.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title fee, registration, documentation fee, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $36,317.58. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $14,724.00. Option to purchase at lease end $24,049.25.

Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock by March 1, 2021. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 10,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 10,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Acura dealer for complete details.

2021 White Acura RDX 4 Door Luxury Midsize SUV

Acura RDX: Unmatched Performance and Luxury

272 HORSEPOWER²

10 SPEED

The Audi Q5 and the Acura RDX both offer impressive comfort and turbocharged performance. But the RDX was recently redesigned, earning it several big advantages. Its VTEC^® Turbo 2.0-liter engine boasts 272 horsepower² and 280 lb-ft of torque³, giving you more muscle than the Q5. Torque vectoring, exclusive to Acura's available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®), lets you channel that power for improved handling in almost any condition. Standard paddle shifters put control of all 10 gear ratios at your fingertips.

RDX also includes a long list of standard luxury amenities you’ll have to pay extra for on Q5. Front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment keep front-row occupants comfortable. An ultra-wide panoramic moonroof is featured on all grades. Class-leading rear cargo space includes nearly two cubic feet of compartmented underfloor storage. And with more legroom and shoulder room than the Audi Q5, RDX has plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.

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Panoramic Moonroof

Enjoy a starry night for no extra charge: a panoramic moonroof comes standard on RDX. This is an optional feature on Audi Q5, meaning aspiring stargazers must pay more.

2021 Acura RDX Collision Mitigation Braking Driver Safety System Technology Graphic

Drive With Confidence

RDX earns a 5-star NHTSA⁴ Overall Vehicle Score. AcuraWatch™ safety and driver assistive technologies also come standard, making it one of the most safety-minded SUVs.

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

CMBS helps alert drivers when a potential frontal impact is detected and can even apply the brakes to help avoid or reduce the collision impact.⁵

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2021 White Audi Q5 45 TFSI® Premium Quattro

COMPARABLE MODELS

2021 Audi Q5 45 TFSI^® Premium quattro^®

2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD^®

AWD Starting At

$43,300

$40,400¹

FWD Starting At

Not Available

$38,400¹

Performance

Engine

2.0L DOHC Turbocharged I-4

2.0L DOHC VTEC Turbocharged I-4

Engine Horsepower (@rpm) (SAE Net)²

261 @ 5000

272 @ 6500

Engine Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE Net)³

273 @ 1600

280 @ 1600

Automatic Transmission

7-Speed DCT

10-Speed

Paddle Shifters

Standard

EPA MPG Rating⁶(city / hwy / combined)

23 / 28 / 25

21 / 27 / 23

Drivetrain

quattro^® All-Wheel Drive

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®)

Safety & Driver Assist

Rear Camera⁷

SINGLE-VIEW

Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

Auto High-Beam Headlights

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)⁵

Standard

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)⁵

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System⁵

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)⁵

Available with Trim Upgrade

Standard

Road Departure Mitigation System⁵

Not Available

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow⁵

Available with Trim Upgrade

Standard

Audio & Connectivity

Center Display (in.)

10.1" (Touchscreen)

10.2"

Apple CarPlay^® & Android Auto™ Integration^8,9

Standard

STANDARD

SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio¹⁰

Available with Package Upgrade

STANDARD

HD Radio^®

Standard

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®¹¹

Standard

WiFi Hotspot Capability¹²

Standard

USB Ports¹³

2 Standard

2 Standard, 4 Available

Comfort & Convenience

Active Sound Control

NOT AVAILABLE

Standard

Keyless Access and Entry

Available with Package Upgrade

Standard

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control & Air Filtration

Standard (Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control)

Standard

HomeLink

Standard

Hill Start Assist

Standard

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard

STANDARD (Jewel Eye^®)

LEDTaillights

Standard

STANDARD

Panoramic Moonroof

Optional

STANDARD

Heated Side Mirrors

STANDARD

Wheels & Tires (in.)

18"

19"

Interior

Power Front Seats

8-Way (both)

12-Way (both)

Heated Front Seats

Standard

STANDARD

Touch Pad Interface

Not Available

Standard with True Touchpad positioning

Ceiling Mounted Speakers

Not Available

Available with Package Upgrade

Flat Rear Floor

Not Available

STANDARD

Underfloor Cargo Storage (multi-compartment)

NOT AVAILABLE

STANDARD

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Acura Military Program

$750

in savings

In appreciation for your service Acura would like to offer for a limited time $750 savings toward any 2020 or newer model year Acura when you finance or lease through Acura Financial Services® (AFS) [1].

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Acura Military Program

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Client Qualification:

Active Duty U.S. Military, (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and Active Reserve) and their spouses.
Active Duty U.S. Military Ready Reserve, (Inactive National Guard, Individual Ready Reserve, Selected Reserve) and their spouses.
U.S. Military Veterans who are within two (2) years of separation from active service, and their spouses.(Veteran: A service member who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.)
Military Retiree: Service members who remain on active duty or serve in the Reserves or Guard for a sufficient period of time (minimum of 20 years).
Spouses of U.S. Military Retirees (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and Active Reserve) who are within two (2) years of separation from active service.

Client Requirements:

Provide Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) as proof of military status or active service at the time of purchase or lease.
Veterans must provide a Report of Separation (DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from active duty) indicating Honorable Discharge or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions.
Spouses of a member of the U.S. Military must provide proof of relationship by presenting a Military ID, or provide spouse' LES. Only a copy of LES will be retained by the dealership for verification.
Meet AFS credit criteria and sign an AFS Retail Finance, Acura Luxury Lease® or Leadership Purchase Plan® contract
(Lease) $750 is applied toward the cap cost of vehicle. Monthly payment and total due at lease signing are calculated after $750 reduction.
(Purchase) $750 is applied toward the down payment.[1]

[1] For well-qualified clients, subject to approval by AFS. Offer excludes Acura NSX and PMC Editions. Only one $750 Acura Military Appreciation offer per vehicle. Offer cannot be combined with Zero Due at Signing Lease Program. Offer not valid on Acura Certified Used Car or used vehicles. Offer valid through March 31, 2021 and may be terminated at any time. NOTE: During the term of the retail installment finance contract or lease with Acura Financial Services, buyer may not take their vehicle outside of the United States without prior written consent of Acura Financial Services. During the term of the retail installment finance contract or lease, buyer must notify Acura Financial Services immediately of any change in buyer's address.

Acura College Graduate Program

$500

in savings

We would like to recognize your recent accomplishment by helping you get into the right luxury vehicle with a $500 savings toward any 2020 or newer model year Acura when you finance or lease with Acura Financial Services® (AFS) [1]

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Acura College Graduate Program

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Client Qualification:

Eligible client has graduated within the past two years or will graduate within the next six months with a masters, bachelor or associate degree from a U.S. –accredited college or registered nursing school.
Meet Acura Financial Services (AFS) credit criteria and sign an AFS Retail Finance, Acura Luxury Lease® or Leadership Purchase Plan® contract.
Eligible client must be listed on AFS contract as the primary buyer.
Provide a copy of a diploma or college transcripts as proof of graduation eligibility and all other documents required by AFS.
Lease: $500 is applied toward the cap cost of vehicle. Monthly payment and total due at lease signing are calculated after $500 reduction. Purchase: $500 is applied toward the down payment.

The following Acura Financial Services® requirements may apply:

No adverse credit history
Proof of employment or a firm commitment from an employer (verifiable) with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the AFS contract.
Monthly income sufficient to cover current obligations, living expenses and the vehicle payment.

[1] For well-qualified clients, subject to approval by AFS. Offer excludes Acura NSX. Only one $500 Acura College Graduate offer per vehicle. Offer cannot be combined with Zero Due at Signing Lease Program. Offer not valid on Acura Certified Used Car or used vehicles. Offer valid through March 31, 2021 and may be terminated at any time.

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Disclaimer

RDX competitor specifications and features sourced from competitive manufacture website and www.acura.com comparison data. American Honda makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.
1 Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license or destination and handling charge. Destination & Handling charge for sedans (excluding PMC Edition) and SUVs (excluding PMC Edition) is $1,025.00. Dealer prices may vary. Acura model shown (Performance Red Pearl) includes Premium Paint. $500 MSRP up-charge applies to Performance Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Apex Blue Pearl, and Gunmetal Metallic.
2 Audi Q5 horsepower: 261 @ 5000 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX horsepower: 272 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net).
3 Audi Q5 torque: 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm (SAE net); Acura RDX torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm (SAE net).
4 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (SaferCar.gov).
5 AcuraWatch system accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, road conditions and other factors. System may not detect all objects ahead of, beside or behind the vehicle and may not detect a given object. System may not detect all lane markings or lane/road departures. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads.

Collision Mitigation Braking System only is designed to mitigate crash forces; it may not avoid all collisions. Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all the alert stages before initiating the last stage of collision mitigation.

Forward Collision Warning system does not include a braking function.

Lane Keeping Assist System and/or Traffic Jam Assist only assist driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. RDM can apply mild steering torque to assist in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle’s departure from a detected lane."
6 Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
7 Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up, as the rearview camera and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (if present) may not provide complete information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
8 Apple CarPlay^® and any other Apple mark referenced is a trademark of Apple Inc. Depending on use, Apple CarPlay^® can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone^®. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay^®. Use of CarPlay^® is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay^® terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay^®vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay^® operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay^® software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details.

9 Android™ and Android Auto™ are trademarks of Google LLC. Depending on use, Android Auto™ can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto™. Use of Android Auto™ is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto™ terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto™ application is downloaded to the user’s Android™ phone. Android Auto™ vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Acura cannot guarantee Android Auto™ operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in Android Auto™ software/Android™ operating system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto™ when conditions allow you to do so safely.
10 SiriusXM Satellite Radio, subscription purchasable after trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Not all vehicles are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK, HI and PR. © 2021 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
11 The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
12 Requires AT&T data plan. Learn more about available data plans here. Coverage & service not available everywhere. Fees, terms & restrictions apply.
13 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
14 Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
15 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.

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Acura Military Program

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