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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Navigation Package       3,050 3,050 3,550
Premium Plus Package       3,550    
Proximity key       550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475 475
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Navigation Package       2,837 2,837 3,301
Premium Plus Package       3,301    
Proximity key       511 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443 443
Options (change) 375 375 375 7,625 4,075 4,025
Options (change) 300 300 300 7,092 3,791 3,744
Destination 795 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $46,370 $55,870 $73,820
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $43,188 $52,024 $68,717

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,332
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$46,370$55,870$73,820
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,700-2,025-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,595$44,670$53,845$68,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$9,175$23,375
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$43,188$52,024$68,717
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,583-1,886-5,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,150$41,605$50,138$63,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$8,533$21,736

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

Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote start$150$150$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
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$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$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,075$3,175$4,775$5,100$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,700$2,025$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,583-1,886-5,376

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

Model Year20132013
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3

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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89061%
Total Not Requested57539%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested89049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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