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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: $30,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,894

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKomfortA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,300 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $26,436 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 1,990    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation system 1,758    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,990 6,375 2,475
Options (change) 1,758 5,931 2,303
Destination 700 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,990 $44,350 $58,550
Total Invoice $28,894 $41,310 $54,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKomfortA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,990$44,350$58,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$40,925$54,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,600
Total Invoice$28,894$41,310$54,606
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-3,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$38,120$50,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,732

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKomfortA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$6,500$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,190-3,754

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,345 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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested147583%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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