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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: $40,849

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,189

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $36,669 $39,618 $50,592
All-weather floor mats 185 190 190
Heated front seats 225 500  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
iPod integration 199    
Convenience Package   900  
S Line Sport Package   1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   80 80
Cargo mat   170 170
All-weather floor mats 145 177 177
Heated front seats 199 466  
Rear side airbags 310 326 326
iPod integration 176    
Convenience Package   838  
S Line Sport Package   1,164  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   74 74
Cargo mat   158 158
Options (change) 959 4,015 1,365
Options (change) 830 3,739 1,271
Destination 690 975 975
Total Price $40,849 $47,590 $56,740
Total Invoice $38,189 $44,332 $52,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,420
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,849$47,590$56,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,849$45,740$52,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,375
Total Invoice$38,189$44,332$52,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-4,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,189$42,609$48,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,922

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimVR6A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$7,050$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-4,307

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

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in111.2 in
Length188.0 in186.3 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height59.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft335.0 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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