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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: $38,330

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,258

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $51,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $47,802
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Sport Package 300  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,390
AWD 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Sport Package 274  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589 2,178
AWD 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 7,750 4,165
Options (change) 7,115 3,830
Destination 630 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $38,330 $57,690
Total Invoice $35,258 $53,757

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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: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,373
Model Year20062009
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)80, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$38,330$57,690
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,330$57,555
Total Invoice$35,258$53,757
Adjustments for Features0-126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,258$53,631

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062009
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 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-126

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062009
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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested321584%
Total Not Requested61516%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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