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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: $40,575

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $37,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,307

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $35,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $27,997 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Xenon HID headlights 950      
Sport Package 4,030      
iPod integration 0      
Rear side airbags 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Body kit 1,650      
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Driver Assistance Package       2,100
Wood trim       0
Xenon HID headlights 839      
Sport Package 3,681      
iPod integration 0      
Rear side airbags 310      
Navigation system 1,589      
Body kit 1,390      
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Driver Assistance Package       1,954
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 9,755 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 8,670 0 0 1,954
Destination 640 925 925 925
Total Price $40,575 $78,325 $87,325 $117,925
Total Invoice $37,307 $72,907 $81,277 $109,737

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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: $30,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,591
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$40,575$78,325$87,325$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,530-7,680-13,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,575$70,795$79,645$104,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$33,600
Total Invoice$37,307$72,907$81,277$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-7,009-7,148-12,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,307$65,898$74,129$97,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$31,248

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.6 VR6A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$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$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,625$11,155$11,305$17,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530$7,680$13,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,009-7,148-12,591

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20072015
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in117.8 in
Length188.2 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,366 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested358075%
Total Not Requested120025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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