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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: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,299

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $39,618 $50,592
Cargo net 95 95 95 80 80
Cargo mat 125 125 125 170 170
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Convenience Package       900  
Navigation and Telematics Package       3,000 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Heated front seats       500  
Cargo net 69 69 69 74 74
Cargo mat 99 99 99 158 158
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Convenience Package       838  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,790 2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Heated front seats       466  
Options (change) 595 595 595 5,225 3,425
Options (change) 468 468 468 4,862 3,186
Destination 820 820 820 975 975
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $48,800 $58,800
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $45,455 $54,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,615
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$48,800$58,800
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,875-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,580$43,925$51,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$7,075
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$45,455$54,753
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,541-7,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,052$40,914$47,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$6,576

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

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
CD player, remote   $100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,775$2,875$7,650$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,875$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,541-7,263

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

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.6 in186.3 in
Width72.2 in72.6 in
Height58.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.935.0 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested86554%
Total Not Requested72546%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested66548%
Total Not Requested72552%

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