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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $56,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8PassatPassat
TrimA81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $73,237 $29,724 $32,601
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Cold Weather Package 800    
LED headlights 1,600    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Cold Weather Package 744    
LED headlights 1,488    
Options (change) 8,300 0 0
Options (change) 7,720 0 0
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $87,925 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $81,832 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,164
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8PassatPassat
TrimA81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$87,925$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features-6,5800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,345$31,815$34,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$81,832$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features-6,1240-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,708$30,544$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220172017
ModelA8PassatPassat
TrimA81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,555$3,975$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,580$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1240-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelA8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.4 in
Length202.2 in191.6 in
Width76.7 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
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%

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