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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $77,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $72,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimS8S8 Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $114,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $106,858 $106,858 $27,513
Wood trim 0 0  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Rear side airbags     350
Wood trim 0 0  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 0 0 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 6,970
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $115,825 $115,825 $38,280
Total Invoice $107,783 $107,783 $35,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,521
Model Year201620162006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimS8S8 Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8605hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/35-21235/45-17
Total Price$115,825$115,825$38,280
Adjustments for Features-14,130-12,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,695$103,445$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$107,783$107,783$35,113
Adjustments for Features-13,149-11,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,634$96,263$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Passat
TrimS8S8 Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,405$15,655$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,130$12,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,149-11,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelA8 / S8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.7 in
Length202.6 in188.2 in
Width76.7 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
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 lights125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested448085%
Total Not Requested80015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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