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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Cargo net 95 95 95      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Navigation system       2,100 1,950  
Convenience Package       1,700 2,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475  
iPod integration       0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link       500 500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Premium Package           4,000
Cargo net 69 69 69      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Navigation system       1,953 1,813  
Convenience Package       1,580 1,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443  
iPod integration       0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link       466 466  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Premium Package           3,720
Options (change) 470 470 470 4,775 5,050 4,000
Options (change) 369 369 369 4,442 4,699 3,720
Destination 770 770 770 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $41,850 $56,135 $73,785
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $38,978 $52,381 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,694
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9150, 10215, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$41,850$56,135$73,785
Adjustments for Features00-100-510-1,560-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$41,340$54,575$70,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$13,235$29,485
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$38,978$52,381$68,822
Adjustments for Features00-96-475-1,456-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$38,503$50,925$66,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$12,422$27,558

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Sunshades, second row     $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0 
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers     $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,215$3,315$3,725$4,775$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$510$1,560$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-475-1,456-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.6 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested775119%
Total Not Requested-125-19%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested95057%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57542%
Total Not Requested80058%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

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