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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatA8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $78,050
Base Invoice $31,600 $72,587
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 770 875
Total Price $33,720 $78,925
Total Invoice $32,370 $73,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,656
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatA8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$33,720$78,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$72,010
Total Invoice$32,370$73,462
Adjustments for Features0-6,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$67,026

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatA8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$2,875$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,436

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.8 in
Length191.6 in202.2 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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

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