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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $88,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $81,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelR8R8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.2GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875   375 375 375
iPod integration 100 0 0      
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500      
Special order charge     1,200      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Cargo net       100 100 100
Navigation system 1,953          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813   300 300 300
iPod integration 93 0 0      
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325      
Special order charge     1,116      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Cargo net       80 80 80
Options (change) 3,725 1,525 4,350 850 850 850
Options (change) 3,464 1,418 4,046 680 680 680
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 820 820 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $122,175 $154,775 $204,500 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $113,920 $144,238 $190,420 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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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: $90,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,798
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelR8R8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.2GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$122,175$154,775$204,500$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,950-1,950-1,950-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,175$152,985$201,550$31,510$33,645$35,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$79,375$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$113,920$144,238$190,420$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,747-1,864-1,864-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,920$142,570$187,673$30,122$32,170$34,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,650$73,753$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelR8R8R8PassatPassatPassat
Trim4.25.2GT1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
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
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
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
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
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$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75   
Compass$0$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$1000   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$6,385$7,545$6,545$6,545$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,950$1,950$1,950$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,747-1,864-1,864-1,960

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,173 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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