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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPassatA6
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $49,900
Base Invoice $32,601 $46,408
Cargo net 100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Premium Plus Package   4,220
Cold Weather Package   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo net 80  
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Premium Plus Package   3,924
Cold Weather Package   418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 100 7,645
Options (change) 80 7,112
Destination 820 875
Total Price $34,915 $58,420
Total Invoice $33,501 $54,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,181
Model Year20172012
ModelPassatA6
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,915$58,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$56,580
Total Invoice$33,501$54,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,501$52,682

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
ModelPassatA6
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
ModelPassatA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.8 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested116538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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