RDX vs SQ5

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 SQ5
Audi

SQ5

Price from $65,400
Monthly payment $761
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Specifications

  RDX SQ5
Manufacturer Acura Audi
Starting price $45,100 $65,400
Monthly payment $524 $761
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 23.0 mpg 23.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 385 g/mi–386 g/mi 381 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Acura RDX and Audi SQ5 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

RDX starts at $45,100; SQ5 starts at $65,400. The difference is $20,300, making RDX about 31% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: RDX — $524; SQ5 — $761. The difference is $237 per month, with RDX lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is RDX — 23.0 mpg; SQ5 — 23.0 mpg. SQ5 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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