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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $83,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelR8PassatPassat
Trim4.21.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $106,206 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net   100 100
Premium Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 4,750 475 475
Options (change) 4,418 380 380
Destination 1,200 820 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $122,250 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $113,924 $30,924 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,089
Model Year200920172017
ModelR8PassatPassat
Trim4.21.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$122,250$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,250$28,020$30,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$113,924$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-4,089-4,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,924$26,835$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920172017
ModelR8PassatPassat
Trim4.21.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,545$8,815$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,089-4,186

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
ModelR8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length174.5 in191.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height49.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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