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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,650 $51,400
Base Invoice $33,230 $47,802
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Adaptive cruise control   1,953
Options (change) 0 8,465
Options (change) 0 7,828
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $35,500 $61,990
Total Invoice $34,080 $57,755

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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: $27,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,491
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,500$61,990
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,650$61,990
Total Invoice$34,080$57,755
Adjustments for Features-8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,264$57,755

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8160

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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 Year20182009
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 Weight3,571 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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