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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: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimA8S81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $32,865 $35,325
Cold Weather Package 950 850    
Technology Package 3,600 3,500    
Cold Weather Package 883 791    
Technology Package 3,347 3,256    
Options (change) 4,550 4,350 0 0
Options (change) 4,230 4,047 0 0
Destination 825 825 820 820
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $79,425 $103,475 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $73,922 $96,437 $33,685 $36,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,198
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimA8S81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$79,425$103,475$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-4,340-5,2400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,085$98,235$35,090$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,150$0$2,465
Total Invoice$73,922$96,437$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-4,039-4,8840-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,883$91,553$33,685$36,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,670$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimA8S81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,565$10,465$5,225$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$5,240$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,039-4,8840-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
ModelA8 / S8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.4 in
Length199.3 in191.6 in
Width74.6 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,231 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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