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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: $20,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $58,700 $71,900 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $46,222 $54,592 $66,868 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
Cargo mat 190 190 190 125 125 125
Cargo net       95 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536      
Cargo mat 178 178 178 99 99 99
Cargo net       69 69 69
Options (change) 765 765 765 220 220 220
Options (change) 714 714 714 168 168 168
Destination 975 975 975 770 770 770
Total Price $51,440 $60,440 $73,640 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $47,911 $56,281 $68,557 $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: $17,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,276
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7T8S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,440$60,440$73,640$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-3,250-6,625-8,50000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,190$53,815$65,140$30,885$33,185$33,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,625$16,950$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$47,911$56,281$68,557$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features-3,027-6,169-7,91300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,884$50,112$60,644$29,608$31,814$32,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,228$15,760$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6PassatPassatPassat
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Remote start   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,825$10,700$2,200$2,200$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$6,625$8,500$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,027-6,169-7,91300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelA6 / S6Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length194.2 in191.6 in
Width73.8 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,167 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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