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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelA8Passat
TrimA8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $32,950
Base Invoice $69,331 $31,600
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 825 770
Total Price $75,375 $33,720
Total Invoice $70,156 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,829
Model Year20102012
ModelA8Passat
TrimA8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$75,375$33,720
Adjustments for Features-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,900$33,720
Total Invoice$70,156$32,370
Adjustments for Features-6,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,199$32,370

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelA8Passat
TrimA8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,315$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelA8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.4 in
Length199.3 in191.6 in
Width74.6 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,288 lb.3,446 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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