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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $82,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650      
Navigation system 2,100        
iPod integration 100 0      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     95 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605      
Navigation system 1,953        
iPod integration 93 0      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 2,850 650 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,651 605 369 369 369
Destination 1,200 1,200 770 770 770
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $120,350 $150,850 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $112,157 $140,585 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,994
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8525hp V10170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$120,350$150,850$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-675-675-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,350$149,060$30,460$32,760$33,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,710$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$112,157$140,585$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-646-646-742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,157$138,917$29,163$31,369$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,760$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,395$6,185$5,070$5,070$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$675$675$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-646-646-742

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
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.3,167 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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