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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: $35,565

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $130,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,065

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $120,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelR8R8PassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $32,865 $35,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Cargo net     100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 575 575 475 475
Options (change) 535 535 380 380
Destination 1,250 1,250 820 820
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $166,025 $193,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $154,582 $179,692 $34,065 $36,525

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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: $128,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,543
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelR8R8PassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$166,025$193,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features-2,120-4,8950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$163,905$188,130$35,565$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0$2,465
Total Invoice$154,582$179,692$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features-1,974-4,5570-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$152,608$175,135$34,065$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,527$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720162016
ModelR8R8PassatPassat
TrimV10V10 Plus1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$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
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $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  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
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$9,460$12,235$7,340$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$4,895$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,974-4,5570-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016
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.3,231 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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