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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: $29,510

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $18,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $26,995 $29,995
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Proximity key 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Lighting Package     1,195  
LED headlights       1,195
Premium Plus Package 3,628      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Proximity key 511 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270
Lighting Package     1,028  
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 9,575 5,675 1,520 1,520
Options (change) 8,907 5,279 1,298 1,298
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,550 $61,750 $29,510 $32,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,881
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$47,550$61,750$29,510$32,510
Adjustments for Features-3,455-4,055-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$57,695$28,145$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,600$0$4,365

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $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  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$8,040$5,350$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$4,055$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,218-3,781-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelA5 / S5Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in193.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height54.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,326 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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