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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $94,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8Passat
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $31,095
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
LED headlights 3,500      
Rear spoiler       375
Cargo net       100
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
LED headlights 3,255      
Rear spoiler       300
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 475
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 380
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 920
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $126,900 $153,900 $200,800 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,179
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8Passat
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$126,900$153,900$200,800$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,560-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,900$153,400$199,240$28,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$72,340$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8Passat
Trim4.25.2GTSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,535$5,035$6,095$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,560$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,453-164

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelR8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length174.5 in193.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,326 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

Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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