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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $30,353 $33,230
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Options (change) 12,775 8,875 0 0
Options (change) 11,883 8,257 0 0
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,750 $64,950 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $47,262 $60,560 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,413
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,750$64,950$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,410-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$64,700$31,090$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,950$0$2,850
Total Invoice$47,262$60,560$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,354-1,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,262$60,327$29,849$32,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,065$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,040$6,200$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,410$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,354-1,498

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,683 lb.3,275 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 Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested305072%
Total Not Requested116528%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested167569%
Total Not Requested76531%

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