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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,765

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $42,966 $53,382 $55,337 $65,938
Cargo net 100 100        
Driver Assistance Package     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package     3,700      
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500 500
LED headlights     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
S Line Sport Package     200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Cargo net 80 80        
Driver Assistance Package     2,371 2,371 2,371 2,371
Premium Plus Package     3,442      
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467 467
LED headlights     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
S Line Sport Package     186      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 100 100 8,925 5,025 5,025 5,025
Options (change) 80 80 8,304 4,676 4,676 4,676
Destination 820 820 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,190 $37,755 $56,050 $63,350 $65,450 $76,850
Total Invoice $33,765 $36,225 $52,195 $58,983 $60,938 $71,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,530
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-19245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,190$37,755$56,050$63,350$65,450$76,850
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,040-3,840-3,840-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$37,655$54,010$59,510$61,610$70,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$5,500$7,600$16,500
Total Invoice$33,765$36,225$52,195$58,983$60,938$71,539
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,900-3,575-3,575-5,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,765$36,129$50,295$55,408$57,363$65,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$5,113$7,068$15,342

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
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    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim     $250
Metal pedals$75$75   $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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,000$5,940$7,740$7,740$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,040$3,840$3,840$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,900-3,575-3,575-5,902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,231 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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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested76529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

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