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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 1,900        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Premium Package 1,768        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Options (change) 4,765 2,865 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,389 2,621 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $46,290 $56,390 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $43,065 $52,548 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,569
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
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)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,290$56,390$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,58500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,155$54,805$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,650$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$43,065$52,548$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-1,056-1,47700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,009$51,071$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,062$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5S52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Cargo Management 
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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,125$3,540$3,540$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$1,585$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,056-1,47700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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.3,167 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 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

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