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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $52,000 $69,600 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,270 $48,360 $64,728 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Plus Package 3,050 3,050        
Premium Plus Package 3,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Navigation Plus Package 2,837 2,837        
Premium Plus Package 2,884          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 467      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 6,650 3,550 500 375 375 375
Options (change) 6,188 3,304 467 300 300 300
Destination 895 895 895 770 770 770
Total Price $46,545 $56,445 $70,995 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $43,353 $52,559 $66,090 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,797
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,545$56,445$70,995$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,950-2,475-4,56000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$53,970$66,435$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,375$21,840$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$43,353$52,559$66,090$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,816-2,305-4,24500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,537$50,254$61,845$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,717$20,308$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed automated manual  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15 $15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
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
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
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$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,290$8,375$3,815$3,815$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$2,475$4,560$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,816-2,305-4,24500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Passat
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.3,167 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 Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79054%
Total Not Requested67546%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79054%
Total Not Requested67546%

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