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Audi A6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $28,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelA6Passat
Trim3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $26,995
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Premium Plus Package 4,220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Lighting Package   1,195
Cargo net   100
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Premium Plus Package 3,924  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 131 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Lighting Package   1,028
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 7,335 1,855
Options (change) 6,825 1,563
Destination 875 995
Total Price $58,110 $29,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,196
Model Year20122021
ModelA6Passat
Trim3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,110$29,845
Adjustments for Features-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,360$29,845

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelA6Passat
Trim3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,090$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelA6Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.4 in
Length193.9 in193.6 in
Width73.8 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested75025%
Total Not Requested229075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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