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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: $34,320

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,946

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,525 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $32,151 $34,318 $49,895
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 0 9,175 6,375
Options (change) 0 8,535 5,930
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,320 $46,950 $62,200
Total Invoice $32,946 $43,728 $58,000

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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: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,222
Model Year201320112011
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,320$46,950$62,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$45,275$59,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,650
Total Invoice$32,946$43,728$58,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,946$42,168$55,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,711

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201320112011
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 audio streaming$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$4,650$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,560-2,121

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132011
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?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested224055%
Total Not Requested185045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134055%
Total Not Requested110045%

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