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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $43,000
Base Invoice $33,230 $39,990
Rear spoiler 375  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear spoiler 300  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 375 9,675
Options (change) 300 9,001
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,875 $53,550
Total Invoice $34,380 $49,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,051
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$35,875$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$50,935
Total Invoice$34,380$49,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$47,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatQ5
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic 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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,435

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height58.5 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

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
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%

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