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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: $41,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $35,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $33,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $33,597 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear side airbags 350      
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 225      
Body kit 1,650      
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package       2,250
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,589      
Rear side airbags 310      
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 199      
Body kit 1,390      
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Driver Assistance Package       2,093
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,000 1,700 1,700 2,250
Options (change) 4,349 1,582 1,582 2,093
Destination 690 895 895 895
Total Price $41,740 $77,695 $86,495 $115,645
Total Invoice $38,636 $72,321 $80,505 $107,615

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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: $28,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,550
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$41,740$77,695$86,495$115,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,665-7,665-13,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,740$70,030$78,830$101,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,800
Total Invoice$38,636$72,321$80,505$107,615
Adjustments for Features0-7,135-7,134-12,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,636$65,186$73,371$94,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$29,573

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimVR6A8 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$225$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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
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
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
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
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$3,540$11,205$11,205$17,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,665$7,665$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,135-7,134-12,856

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
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.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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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