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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: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,950 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $31,600 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 0 8,775 5,275 6,175
Options (change) 0 8,162 4,907 5,745
Destination 770 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,720 $45,600 $50,100 $60,700
Total Invoice $32,370 $42,467 $46,652 $56,602

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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: $10,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,770
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionS6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,720$45,600$50,100$60,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,375-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$44,175$47,725$58,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$32,370$42,467$46,652$56,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,327-2,212-1,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$41,140$44,440$54,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$13,574

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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$150$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$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,400$5,350$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,375$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,327-2,212-1,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122010
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.3,882 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested209058%
Total Not Requested150042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested134064%
Total Not Requested75036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested134064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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