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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: $37,655

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,145

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelPassatA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,835 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $35,325 $34,504 $50,128
Sport Package   1,000  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sport Package   930  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 12,775 8,875
Options (change) 0 11,883 8,257
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,655 $50,750 $64,950
Total Invoice $36,145 $47,262 $60,560

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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: $14,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,374
Model Year201620122012
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$37,655$50,750$64,950
Adjustments for Features-1,3100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$50,750$64,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950
Total Invoice$36,145$47,262$60,560
Adjustments for Features-1,2570-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,888$47,262$60,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620122012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,900$4,590$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2570-233

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,481 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested315075%
Total Not Requested106525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested167569%
Total Not Requested76531%

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