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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,703

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $50,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $46,966
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
AWD 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,390
Technology Package   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
AWD 1,900  
Navigation system 1,589 2,178
Technology Package   1,580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 9,300 5,865
Options (change) 8,560 5,399
Destination 630 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $39,880 $58,440
Total Invoice $36,703 $54,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,332
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$39,880$58,440
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,880$58,005
Total Invoice$36,703$54,440
Adjustments for Features0-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,703$54,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
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 net40No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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