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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: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $33,597 $34,504 $50,128
Heated front seats 225    
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,100 2,100
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
AWD 1,950    
Prestige Package   9,200  
Sport Package   1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     550
Heated front seats 199    
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,954 1,954
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
AWD 1,959    
Prestige Package   8,556  
Sport Package   930  
Sunshade, rear, power   280  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     1,860
Obstacle detection, rear     511
Options (change) 4,950 13,075 5,125
Options (change) 4,608 12,163 4,768
Destination 690 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,690 $51,050 $61,200
Total Invoice $38,895 $47,542 $57,071

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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: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,902
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,690$51,050$61,200
Adjustments for Features-75-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,615$50,175$61,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,025
Total Invoice$38,895$47,542$57,071
Adjustments for Features-70-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,825$46,727$57,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,344

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimVR6A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50 
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,565$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-8150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
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 ft312.2 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 warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested237556%
Total Not Requested184044%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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