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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: $29,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,650 $53,100
Base Invoice $33,230 $49,384
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 0 10,575
Options (change) 0 9,836
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,500 $64,600
Total Invoice $34,080 $60,145

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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: $27,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,817
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,500$64,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$63,260
Total Invoice$34,080$60,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$58,897

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatA5 / S5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182016
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.3,925 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 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%

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