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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: $134,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $124,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     95 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 575 575 470 470 470
Options (change) 535 535 369 369 369
Destination 1,250 1,250 770 770 770
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $166,025 $193,025 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $154,582 $179,692 $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: $128,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,484
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$166,025$193,025$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-6,755-9,53000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$159,270$183,495$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$154,582$179,692$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-6,289-8,87200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$148,293$170,820$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,527$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelR8R8PassatPassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
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
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels $250   
Carbon fiber engine cover $0   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100   
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Performance meter$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$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    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$11,670$14,445$4,915$4,915$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,755$9,530$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,289-8,87200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelR8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length174.3 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in72.2 in
Height48.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft315.9 ft3

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