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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $78,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $73,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $115,900
Base Invoice $27,513 $107,788
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim   0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear side airbags 310  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,700 0
Options (change) 6,970 0
Destination 630 950
Total Price $38,280 $116,850
Total Invoice $35,113 $108,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,104
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17275/35-21
Total Price$38,280$116,850
Adjustments for Features0-12,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$104,470
Total Invoice$35,113$108,738
Adjustments for Features0-11,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$97,217

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$15,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,521

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in117.8 in
Length188.2 in202.6 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
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 lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested448085%
Total Not Requested80015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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