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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,430

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $43,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,394

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $40,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatA8
Trim3.6 VR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $78,050
Base Invoice $27,513 $72,587
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear side airbags 310  
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 5,850 750
Options (change) 5,251 699
Destination 630 875
Total Price $36,430 $79,675
Total Invoice $33,394 $74,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,517
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatA8
Trim3.6 VR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$36,430$79,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$74,035
Total Invoice$33,394$74,161
Adjustments for Features0-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,394$68,911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatA8
Trim3.6 VR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,340$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in117.8 in
Length188.2 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested346590%
Total Not Requested36510%

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