RDX vs Q5

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Acura RDX
Acura

RDX

Price from $45,100
Monthly payment $524
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Audi Q5
Audi

Q5

Price from $52,800
Monthly payment $614
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Specifications

  RDX Q5
Manufacturer Acura Audi
Starting price $45,100 $52,800
Monthly payment $524 $614
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 23.0 mpg 24.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 385 g/mi–386 g/mi 369 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Acura RDX and Audi Q5 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

RDX starts at $45,100; Q5 starts at $52,800. The difference is $7,700, making RDX about 15% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: RDX — $524; Q5 — $614. The difference is $90 per month, with RDX lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is RDX — 23.0 mpg; Q5 — 24.0 mpg. Q5 uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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