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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,265

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,457

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimVR63.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $43,000
Base Invoice $36,669 $39,990
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310 325
Navigation system 1,589  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,375 3,825
Options (change) 2,098 3,558
Destination 690 875
Total Price $42,265 $47,700
Total Invoice $39,457 $44,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimVR63.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$42,265$47,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,265$44,825
Total Invoice$39,457$44,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,457$41,746

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimVR63.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,677

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in110.5 in
Length188.0 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in74.0 in
Height59.7 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft355.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested54039%

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