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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: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $34,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $31,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $33,597 $65,741 $86,771
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350    
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,100 2,100
Ski sack   175 175
Satellite radio   550 550
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310    
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,953 1,953
Ski sack   164 164
Satellite radio   490 501
Options (change) 3,350 2,825 2,825
Options (change) 2,959 2,607 2,618
Destination 690 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,090 $74,290 $99,000
Total Invoice $37,246 $69,123 $92,264

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,388
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$40,090$74,290$99,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$69,465$93,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,810
Total Invoice$37,246$69,123$92,264
Adjustments for Features0-4,489-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$64,634$86,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,295

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,590$7,415$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,489-5,335

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in115.9 in
Length188.2 in199.3 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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