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Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelQ5Q5PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,600 $43,000 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,108 $39,990 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation Plus Package 3,000 3,000      
Premium Plus Package 4,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Proximity key 550        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Navigation Plus Package 2,790 2,790      
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Proximity key 511        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 8,325 3,475 750 750 750
Options (change) 7,744 3,233 600 600 600
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $44,800 $47,350 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $41,727 $44,098 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelQ5Q5PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4270hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6S6S6
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)235/60-18235/55-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,800$47,350$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features-4,750-4,60000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,050$42,750$33,360$35,495$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$41,727$44,098$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features-4,424-4,28400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,303$39,814$31,906$33,954$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelQ5Q5PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers $50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,725$8,575$3,975$3,975$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$4,600$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,424-4,28400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelQ5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.6 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height65.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95030%
Total Not Requested225070%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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