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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $91,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520212021
ModelR8R8R8R8PassatPassat
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $26,995 $29,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650    
Rearview camera 1,000          
iPod integration   100 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325 325
Lighting Package         1,195  
Rear spoiler         375 375
Cargo net         100 100
LED headlights           1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605    
Rearview camera 930          
iPod integration   93 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270 270
Lighting Package         1,028  
Rear spoiler         300 300
Cargo net         80 80
LED headlights           1,028
Options (change) 1,650 750 750 750 1,995 1,995
Options (change) 1,535 698 698 698 1,678 1,678
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $121,800 $158,900 $178,500 $203,600 $29,985 $32,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,813
Model Year201520152015201520212021
ModelR8R8R8R8PassatPassat
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$121,800$158,900$178,500$203,600$29,985$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,295-3,120-6,495-7,845-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,505$155,780$172,005$195,755$28,620$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,275$51,500$75,250$0$4,365

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152015201520212021
ModelR8R8R8R8PassatPassat
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app    $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof    $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$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic information $25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,820$8,645$12,020$13,370$6,890$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$3,120$6,495$7,845$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,208-2,907-6,051-7,304-1220

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152021
ModelR8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in193.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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