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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: $31,915

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938
Cargo net 100 100        
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package     4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
LED headlights     1,400 1,400   1,400
Wood trim         0  
Cargo net 80 80        
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467 467
Driver Assistance Package     2,371 2,371 2,372 2,371
Premium Plus Package     3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
LED headlights     1,302 1,302   1,302
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 100 100 9,025 5,025 3,625 5,025
Options (change) 80 80 8,396 4,676 3,375 4,676
Destination 820 820 950 950 950 950
Total Price $31,915 $34,915 $57,575 $64,575 $72,175 $76,875
Total Invoice $30,624 $33,501 $53,614 $60,124 $67,193 $71,564

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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: $22,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,485
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$31,915$34,915$57,575$64,575$72,175$76,875
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,690-4,490-6,715-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$34,815$54,885$60,085$65,460$70,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$5,200$10,575$15,125
Total Invoice$30,624$33,501$53,614$60,124$67,193$71,564
Adjustments for Features0-96-2,505-4,181-6,251-6,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,624$33,405$51,109$55,943$60,942$65,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$4,834$9,833$14,064

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 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  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer    $350 
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Sunshades, second row    $125 
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
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$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
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    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$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$3,625$3,725$6,315$8,115$10,340$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,690$4,490$6,715$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-2,505-4,181-6,251-6,391

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017
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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
USB port-75Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140048%
Total Not Requested149052%

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 3.0T Competition

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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