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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $9,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $27,513 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Sport Package 300 1,000    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Navigation system 1,800      
Premium Plus Package   3,100    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power       350
Sport Package 274 930    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Navigation system 1,589      
Premium Plus Package   2,884    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467 467
Sunshade, rear, power       325
Options (change) 7,350 7,650 3,550 850
Options (change) 6,660 7,118 3,304 792
Destination 630 895 895 895
Total Price $37,930 $47,545 $56,445 $71,345
Total Invoice $34,803 $44,283 $52,559 $66,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,269
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,930$47,545$56,445$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,200-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$46,245$55,245$68,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000$21,840
Total Invoice$34,803$44,283$52,559$66,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,211-1,117-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$43,072$51,442$63,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,370$20,308

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

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Rearview camera $200$200 
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,240$5,140$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,200$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,211-1,117-3,035

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

Model Year20062014
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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