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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Convenience Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Cargo net 80 80 95 95 95
Cargo mat 170 170 125 125 125
Heated front seats 500        
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Convenience Package 838        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Cargo net 74 74 69 69 69
Cargo mat 158 158 99 99 99
Heated front seats 466        
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,225 3,425 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,072 3,186 468 468 468
Destination 975 975 770 770 770
Total Price $45,800 $58,800 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $42,665 $54,753 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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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: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,765
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,800$58,800$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,285-8,80000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,515$50,000$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,485$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$42,665$54,753$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-3,992-8,19400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,673$46,559$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,886$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5PassatPassatPassat
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app $25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle exit assist $25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200   
In-vehicle Internet $150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
LED headlights $1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
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   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$11,765$2,965$2,965$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$8,800$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,992-8,19400-96

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

Model Year20182012
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.3,167 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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