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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,950 $50,500
Base Invoice $31,600 $46,966
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 0 4,165
Options (change) 0 3,819
Destination 770 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $33,720 $56,740
Total Invoice $32,370 $52,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,268
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,720$56,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$54,355
Total Invoice$32,370$52,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$50,638

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,222

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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