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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ5Q5Q5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $40,900 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $38,038 $42,780 $44,734
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375      
Sport Interior Package       750 750 750
Premium Plus Package       1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300      
Sport Interior Package       697 697 697
Premium Plus Package       1,721    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536 536
Options (change) 750 750 750 3,175 1,325 1,325
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,954 1,233 1,233
Destination 820 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $45,000 $48,250 $50,350
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $41,917 $44,938 $46,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,392
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ5Q5Q5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6220hp I4272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$45,000$48,250$50,350
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,885-4,135-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,465$41,115$44,115$46,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$3,000$5,150
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$41,917$44,938$46,892
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,619-3,851-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,843$38,298$41,087$43,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$2,789$4,790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ5Q5Q5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,840$4,940$8,725$8,975$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,885$4,135$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,619-3,851-3,804

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152016
ModelPassatQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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