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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: $36,665

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,669

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Passat
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,200 $52,400 $74,200 $29,950
Base Invoice $41,548 $49,256 $69,748 $27,513
Convenience Package 900      
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 190 190 190 185
Rear side airbags 350 350   350
Cargo mat 170 170    
Heated front seats 500      
Cargo net 80 80    
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Sport Package       300
Convenience Package 838      
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 177 177 177 145
Rear side airbags 326 326   310
Cargo mat 158 158    
Heated front seats 466      
Cargo net 74 74    
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Sport Package       274
Options (change) 4,015 1,365 765 6,085
Options (change) 3,739 1,271 713 5,526
Destination 995 995 995 630
Total Price $49,210 $54,760 $75,960 $36,665
Total Invoice $46,282 $51,522 $71,456 $33,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,710
Model Year2019201920192006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Passat
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4349hp V6444hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$49,210$54,760$75,960$36,665
Adjustments for Features-4,150-6,850-7,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$47,910$68,340$36,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$23,280$0
Total Invoice$46,282$51,522$71,456$33,669
Adjustments for Features-3,903-6,445-7,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,379$45,077$64,288$33,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,698$21,909$0

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

Model Year2019201920192006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Passat
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist $25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$10,405$11,175$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$6,850$7,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,903-6,445-7,1680

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

Model Year20192006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.7 in
Length186.3 in188.2 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height54.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested415579%
Total Not Requested112521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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