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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: $41,690

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $33,597 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 225      
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,100 2,100 2,100
Navigation system 1,800      
AWD 1,950      
Sport Package   1,450 1,450  
Prestige Package   8,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 199      
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,954 1,954 1,954
Navigation system 1,589      
AWD 1,959      
Sport Package   1,349 1,349  
Prestige Package   7,719    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 4,950 12,325 4,025 2,575
Options (change) 4,608 11,465 3,746 2,397
Destination 690 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,690 $49,150 $48,850 $57,100
Total Invoice $38,895 $45,770 $45,491 $53,254

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,180
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10505, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,690$49,150$48,850$57,100
Adjustments for Features-1,815-1,490-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$47,660$48,150$57,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$9,440
Total Invoice$38,895$45,770$45,491$53,254
Adjustments for Features-1,693-1,388-6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,202$44,382$44,839$53,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$457$8,872

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
DVD-compatible player $0  
Media drive $15  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot $25$25$25
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
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
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  
Total Value of Features$5,965$5,640$4,850$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$1,490$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,693-1,388-6520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082010
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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested220061%
Total Not Requested139039%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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