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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400    
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 80 80 100 100
All-weather floor mats 190 190 235 235
Cargo mat 170 170    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674    
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092    
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 74 74 80 80
All-weather floor mats 177 177 185 185
Cargo mat 158 158    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 12,165 7,715 710 710
Options (change) 11,317 7,177 565 565
Destination 975 975 850 850
Total Price $55,740 $63,090 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $51,910 $58,744 $31,768 $34,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,284
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,740$63,090$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-6,290-7,4900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,450$55,600$33,210$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$0$2,850
Total Invoice$51,910$58,744$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-5,858-6,9740-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,052$51,770$31,768$34,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,718$0$2,733

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals $75$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,490$11,690$4,200$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$7,490$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,858-6,9740-144

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length186.3 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height54.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft315.9 ft3

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97531%
Total Not Requested221569%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72525%
Total Not Requested221575%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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