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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: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $13,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimVR6A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $33,597 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
iPod integration 0 290 290 290
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,000 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Heated front seats 225      
Premium Package   3,550    
S Line Package   2,000 1,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400  
Universal garage door opener   200    
Technology Package       3,350
Warm Weather Package       1,190
iPod integration 0 225 225 225
Rear side airbags 310 325 325 325
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,860 1,860 1,860
Navigation system 1,589 1,487 1,487  
Heated front seats 199      
Premium Package   3,302    
S Line Package   1,860 930  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   466 466  
Sunshade, rear, power   373 373  
Universal garage door opener   185    
Technology Package       3,115
Warm Weather Package       1,106
Options (change) 3,350 10,890 6,140 7,180
Options (change) 2,959 10,083 5,666 6,631
Destination 690 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,090 $54,615 $63,215 $81,605
Total Invoice $37,246 $50,801 $58,802 $75,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,402
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimVR6A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT6CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$40,090$54,615$63,215$81,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-3,190-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$53,375$60,025$76,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,650$23,515
Total Invoice$37,246$50,801$58,802$75,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-2,967-4,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$49,648$55,835$71,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,187$21,952

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimVR6A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Solar panel   $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,540$5,490$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$3,190$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-2,967-4,391

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.9 in
Length188.2 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested195070%
Total Not Requested85030%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Solar panel300No
Total Requested12519%
Total Not Requested52581%

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