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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: $29,885

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $13,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520212021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $26,995 $29,995
Premium Plus Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Driver Assist Package   2,750 2,750    
Prestige Package   6,250      
Technology Package     2,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325
Lighting Package       1,195  
Rear spoiler       375 375
LED headlights         1,195
Premium Plus Package 2,140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511    
Driver Assist Package   2,557 2,557    
Prestige Package   5,813      
Technology Package     2,698    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270 270
Lighting Package       1,028  
Rear spoiler       300 300
LED headlights         1,028
Options (change) 2,850 9,550 6,200 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 2,651 8,881 5,766 1,598 1,598
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $43,775 $62,975 $78,025 $29,885 $32,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,797
Model Year20152015201520212021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14505, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$43,775$62,975$78,025$29,885$32,885
Adjustments for Features-1,615-6,005-9,105-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,160$56,970$68,920$28,520$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,810$26,760$0$4,365

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

Model Year20152015201520212021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive $15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
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 $100
Total Value of Features$6,800$11,190$14,290$6,550$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$6,005$9,105$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,504-5,591-8,475-1180

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

Model Year20152021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Passat
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47519%
Total Not Requested199081%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47534%
Total Not Requested94066%

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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