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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA6 / S6
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA6 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $50,400
Base Invoice $31,600 $46,872
Cargo net 95  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo net 69  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 95 475
Options (change) 69 443
Destination 770 895
Total Price $33,815 $51,770
Total Invoice $32,439 $48,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,829
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA6 / S6
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA6 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,815$51,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$49,685
Total Invoice$32,439$48,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,439$46,268

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA6 / S6
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA6 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,990$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,942

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.8 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.1 ft3

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