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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: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,258

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $8,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Luxury #1 Package 2,750      
Sport Package 300 1,450 1,450  
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 950      
AWD 1,950      
Prestige Package   8,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Luxury #1 Package 2,513      
Sport Package 274 1,349 1,349  
Navigation system 1,589      
Xenon HID headlights 839      
AWD 1,900      
Prestige Package   7,719    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 7,750 10,225 1,925 475
Options (change) 7,115 9,511 1,792 443
Destination 630 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,330 $47,050 $46,750 $55,000
Total Invoice $35,258 $43,816 $43,537 $51,300

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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: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,021
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8505, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,330$47,050$46,750$55,000
Adjustments for Features-2,265-1,740-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$45,310$45,800$55,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$9,690
Total Invoice$35,258$43,816$43,537$51,300
Adjustments for Features-2,083-1,620-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,175$42,196$42,652$51,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$456$9,104

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
AWD$1700$1700$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15  
Navigation system$600$600  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,265$4,475$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$1,740$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,083-1,620-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062010
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.3,882 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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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 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested149042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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