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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: $24,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Cargo net 100 100      
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Cargo net 80 80      
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467
Driver Assistance Package     1,860 1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 100 100 5,275 3,075 3,075
Options (change) 80 80 4,909 2,863 2,863
Destination 820 820 975 975 975
Total Price $31,915 $34,915 $55,950 $62,750 $75,950
Total Invoice $30,624 $33,501 $52,106 $58,430 $70,706

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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: $21,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,303
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S7T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$31,915$34,915$55,950$62,750$75,950
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,340-4,140-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$34,815$53,610$58,610$69,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$5,000$16,325
Total Invoice$30,624$33,501$52,106$58,430$70,706
Adjustments for Features0-96-2,179-3,855-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,624$33,405$49,927$54,575$65,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$4,648$15,179

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr 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 
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,525$5,765$7,565$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,340$4,140$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-2,179-3,855-5,600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172018
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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