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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Cargo net 100 100 140 140 140 140
Body kit 1,900 1,900        
Driver Assistance Package     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Heated second row seats     500 500 500 500
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Cargo net 80 80 130 130 130 130
Body kit 1,700 1,700        
Driver Assistance Package     1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Heated second row seats     467 467 467 467
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 3,215 3,215 3,215 3,215
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 2,993 2,993 2,993 2,993
Destination 820 820 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $34,190 $37,190 $73,890 $85,390 $119,090 $135,890
Total Invoice $32,624 $35,501 $68,790 $79,484 $110,896 $126,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,637
Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$34,190$37,190$73,890$85,390$119,090$135,890
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,865-7,340-8,865-12,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$37,090$69,025$78,050$110,225$123,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$9,025$41,200$54,300
Total Invoice$32,624$35,501$68,790$79,484$110,896$126,520
Adjustments for Features0-95-4,529-6,832-8,255-11,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,624$35,406$64,261$72,652$102,641$114,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,782$0$8,391$38,380$50,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300$300
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
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 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
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$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,650$8,415$10,890$12,415$16,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,865$7,340$8,865$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-4,529-6,832-8,255-11,699

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in196.2 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0T

Heated second row seats
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 A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Heated second row seats
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 A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Heated second row seats
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 A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7 Performance

Heated second row seats
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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