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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: $42,040

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $34,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,205

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $32,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatA8
TrimVR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $74,550
Base Invoice $33,597 $69,331
AWD 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Technology Package   1,500
AWD 1,959  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Technology Package   1,396
Options (change) 5,300 1,500
Options (change) 4,918 1,396
Destination 690 825
Total Price $42,040 $76,875
Total Invoice $39,205 $71,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,437
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatA8
TrimVR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,040$76,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,040$71,600
Total Invoice$39,205$71,552
Adjustments for Features0-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,205$66,642

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatA8
TrimVR6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,715$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,910

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in115.9 in
Length188.2 in199.3 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,288 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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