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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Sport Package     750    
Prestige Package     9,450 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Navigation Package         3,550
Driver Assist Package         3,250
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Sport Package     697    
Prestige Package     8,789 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Navigation Package         3,301
Driver Assist Package         3,023
Options (change) 375 375 10,675 7,125 7,275
Options (change) 300 300 9,929 6,628 6,767
Destination 820 820 895 895 895
Total Price $32,190 $35,190 $49,420 $58,920 $77,070
Total Invoice $30,844 $33,721 $46,025 $54,861 $71,740

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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: $18,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,653
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,190$35,190$49,420$58,920$77,070
Adjustments for Features-1,560-1,660-250-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$33,530$49,395$58,920$71,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$9,525$22,525
Total Invoice$30,844$33,721$46,025$54,861$71,740
Adjustments for Features-1,495-1,591-230-4,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$32,130$46,002$54,861$66,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$8,859$20,944

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

Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelPassatPassatA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  $600
Cruise control  $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,800$5,165$5,140$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$1,660$25$0$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,495-1,591-230-4,794

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,231 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

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
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested305072%
Total Not Requested116528%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested101537%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested81545%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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