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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 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
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $39,618 $50,592
All-weather floor mats 235 235 190 190
Cargo net 100 100 80 80
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Cargo mat     170 170
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
All-weather floor mats 185 185 177 177
Cargo net 80 80 74 74
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Cargo mat     158 158
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 710 710 12,165 7,715
Options (change) 565 565 11,317 7,177
Destination 850 850 975 975
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $55,740 $63,090
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $51,910 $58,744

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

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
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$55,740$63,090
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,290-7,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$36,060$49,450$55,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$6,150
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$51,910$58,744
Adjustments for Features0-144-5,858-6,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$34,501$46,052$51,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$5,718

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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$4,200$4,350$10,490$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,290$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-5,858-6,974

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

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.6 in186.3 in
Width72.2 in72.6 in
Height58.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.935.0 ft3

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

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%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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%

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