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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $86,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $79,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelA8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimS8 Plus2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $107,788 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Wood trim 0    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Driver Assistance Package 1,954    
Cold Weather Package 698    
Wood trim 0    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,850 475 475
Options (change) 2,652 380 380
Destination 950 850 850
Total Price $119,700 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $111,390 $31,583 $34,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,822
Model Year201720182018
ModelA8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimS8 Plus2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8174hp 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)275/35-21235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$119,700$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-11,8050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,895$32,975$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$111,390$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features-10,9850-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,405$31,583$34,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
ModelA8 / S8PassatPassat
TrimS8 Plus2.0T 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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
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  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
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  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
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$16,530$4,725$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,805$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9850-144

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
ModelA8 / S8Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.4 in
Length202.6 in191.6 in
Width76.7 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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