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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: $30,885

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $42,966 $53,382 $55,337 $65,938
Cargo net 95 95 95        
Cargo mat 125 125 125 185 185 185 185
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575 575
Cargo net 69 69 69        
Cargo mat 99 99 99 172 172 172 172
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536 536 536
Options (change) 220 220 220 760 760 760 760
Options (change) 168 168 168 708 708 708 708
Destination 770 770 770 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $47,885 $59,085 $61,185 $72,585
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $44,599 $55,015 $56,970 $67,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,980
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$47,885$59,085$61,185$72,585
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,085-5,525-5,525-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,840$46,800$53,560$55,660$64,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$6,760$8,860$17,760
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$44,599$55,015$56,970$67,571
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,011-5,144-5,144-7,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,442$43,588$49,871$51,826$60,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$6,283$8,238$16,512

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
7-speed automated manual   $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
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$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim      $250
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,115$3,215$4,200$8,640$8,640$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,085$5,525$5,525$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,011-5,144-5,144-7,471

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.6 in
Length191.6 in194.2 in
Width72.2 in73.8 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,804 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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