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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,465

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $25,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,258

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $24,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim3.6 VR6A6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $27,513 $54,592 $66,868
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 200 200
Sport Package 300    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Competition Package   3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo mat   190 190
Sunshade, rear, power     500
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 186 186
Sport Package 274    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310 325 325
Competition Package   2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo mat   178 178
Sunshade, rear, power     466
Options (change) 7,885 4,315 1,815
Options (change) 7,115 4,015 1,691
Destination 630 975 975
Total Price $38,465 $63,990 $74,690
Total Invoice $35,258 $59,582 $69,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,933
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim3.6 VR6A6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$38,465$63,990$74,690
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,465$58,200$67,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250
Total Invoice$35,258$59,582$69,534
Adjustments for Features0-5,391-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,258$54,191$62,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,603

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim3.6 VR6A6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,975$8,765$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,391-6,740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in114.6 in
Length188.2 in194.2 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested428081%
Total Not Requested100019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/35YR20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested122567%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

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