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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: $31,898

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $11,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,406

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $11,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Sport Package 5,450 4,030 750    
Xenon HID headlights 950 950      
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Premium Plus Package     3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power         350
Sport Package 4,980 3,681 697    
Xenon HID headlights 839 839      
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Premium Plus Package     3,301    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Sunshade, rear, power         325
Options (change) 7,078 5,658 4,775 475 825
Options (change) 6,305 5,006 4,441 443 768
Destination 640 640 895 895 895
Total Price $31,898 $36,478 $43,520 $52,270 $70,620
Total Invoice $29,406 $33,643 $40,537 $48,676 $65,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,897
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4280hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$31,898$36,478$43,520$52,270$70,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-1,325-1,225-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,898$35,238$42,195$51,045$65,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$8,850$23,225
Total Invoice$29,406$33,643$40,537$48,676$65,741
Adjustments for Features0-1,144-1,234-1,141-4,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,406$32,499$39,303$47,535$60,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,093$0$8,232$21,597

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

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear $125   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,465$3,550$3,450$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$1,325$1,225$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144-1,234-1,141-4,841

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

Model Year20072013
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 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested396568%
Total Not Requested182532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested389081%
Total Not Requested89019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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