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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: $36,430

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $43,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,394

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $41,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelA8Passat
TrimA83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $29,950
Base Invoice $73,237 $27,513
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 750 5,850
Options (change) 699 5,251
Destination 875 630
Total Price $80,375 $36,430
Total Invoice $74,811 $33,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,167
Model Year20122006
ModelA8Passat
TrimA83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$80,375$36,430
Adjustments for Features-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,735$36,430
Total Invoice$74,811$33,394
Adjustments for Features-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,561$33,394

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelA8Passat
TrimA83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,980$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelA8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.7 in
Length202.2 in188.2 in
Width76.7 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested376598%
Total Not Requested652%

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