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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,015

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $45,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $31,095
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Ski sack 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio 550 550  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Ski sack 164 164  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Satellite radio 490 501  
Driver Assistance Package   1,303  
Heated steering wheel   281  
Options (change) 6,100 7,325 0
Options (change) 5,652 6,807 0
Destination 775 775 920
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $77,565 $103,500 $32,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,233
Model Year200820082020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$77,565$103,500$32,015
Adjustments for Features-3,240-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,325$98,860$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,535$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,215$10,615$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,015-4,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.4 in
Length199.3 in193.6 in
Width74.6 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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