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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,639

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,995 $51,400
Base Invoice $34,519 $47,802
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   2,390
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Navigation system   2,178
Options (change) 375 4,165
Options (change) 300 3,830
Destination 820 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $37,190 $57,690
Total Invoice $35,639 $53,757

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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: $19,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,154
Model Year20152009
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$37,190$57,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,190$56,655
Total Invoice$35,639$53,757
Adjustments for Features0-964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,639$52,793

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152009
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 app$25 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964

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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 Year20152009
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 Weight3,423 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 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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