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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,645

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S51.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Premium Package 1,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Premium Package 1,721        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432      
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 6,915 5,065 1,330 0 0
Options (change) 6,377 4,656 1,127 0 0
Destination 775 775 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $47,590 $57,640 $32,645 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $44,260 $53,697 $31,192 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,492
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S51.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,590$57,640$32,645$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,490-2,600-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,590$57,190$31,155$32,490$34,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,600$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$44,260$53,697$31,192$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-419-1,424-2,496-2,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,260$53,278$29,768$31,189$33,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,018$0$1,421$3,785

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S51.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,375$6,415$7,525$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,490$2,600$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-1,424-2,496-2,592

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
ModelA5 / S5Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height54.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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