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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: $39,550

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,646

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Trim3.6 VR6S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,180 $50,500
Base Invoice $27,997 $46,966
Sport Package 4,030  
AWD 1,950  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 2,390
Xenon HID headlights 950  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sport Package 3,681  
AWD 1,900  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 2,178
Xenon HID headlights 839  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Options (change) 8,730 4,165
Options (change) 8,009 3,819
Destination 640 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $39,550 $56,740
Total Invoice $36,646 $52,860

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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: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,135
Model Year20072008
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)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,550$56,740
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$56,655
Total Invoice$36,646$52,860
Adjustments for Features0-79
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,646$52,781

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20072008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
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 player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$4,665$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20072008
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested376579%
Total Not Requested101521%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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