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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: $39,115

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $35,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $33,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $36,050
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $33,597
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear side airbags     310
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 0 0 2,375
Options (change) 0 0 2,098
Destination 825 825 690
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $74,875 $99,125 $39,115
Total Invoice $69,692 $92,390 $36,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,466
Model Year200920092008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$74,875$99,125$39,115
Adjustments for Features-6,275-7,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,600$91,950$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,350$0
Total Invoice$69,692$92,390$36,385
Adjustments for Features-5,841-6,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,851$85,703$36,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,852$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimA8S8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,590$9,490$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$7,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,841-6,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in106.7 in
Length199.3 in188.2 in
Width74.6 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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