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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: $33,654

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $83,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,049

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $77,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatA8 / S8
TrimKomfortS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $115,900
Base Invoice $26,436 $107,788
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear spoiler 479  
Body kit 1,650  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 225
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear spoiler 310  
Body kit 1,390  
Rear side airbags 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 209
Options (change) 4,654 225
Options (change) 3,913 209
Destination 700 975
Total Price $33,654 $117,100
Total Invoice $31,049 $108,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,438
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatA8 / S8
TrimKomfortS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17275/35-21
Total Price$33,654$117,100
Adjustments for Features0-16,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,654$100,460
Total Invoice$31,049$108,972
Adjustments for Features0-15,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,049$93,487

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatA8 / S8
TrimKomfortS8 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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$19,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,485

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,345 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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