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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,885

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 3.2A6 3.0TA6 4.2S62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $50,200 $59,150 $76,100 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $42,036 $46,686 $55,010 $70,774 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo mat 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
All-weather floor mats 115 115 115 115      
Cargo net         95 95 95
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 99 99 99
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 90      
Cargo net         69 69 69
Options (change) 240 240 240 240 220 220 220
Options (change) 190 190 190 190 168 168 168
Destination 875 875 875 875 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $46,315 $51,315 $60,265 $78,515 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $43,101 $47,751 $56,075 $73,139 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,958
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 3.2A6 3.0TA6 4.2S62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10160, 10255, 9255, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18265/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,315$51,315$60,265$78,515$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-575-2,475-4,825-5,85000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,740$48,840$55,440$72,665$30,885$33,185$33,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$9,700$26,925$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$43,101$47,751$56,075$73,139$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features-535-2,303-4,490-5,44900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,566$45,448$51,585$67,690$29,608$31,814$32,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,882$9,019$25,124$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 3.2A6 3.0TA6 4.2S62.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Ski sack   $50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player    $125$125$125
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200   
Leather door panel trim   $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,650$8,000$9,025$3,175$3,175$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$2,475$4,825$5,850$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-535-2,303-4,490-5,44900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelA6 / S6Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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