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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $85,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $78,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8 / S8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $115,900
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $107,788
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Options (change) 470 470 470 0
Options (change) 369 369 369 0
Destination 795 795 795 975
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $116,875
Total Invoice $30,342 $32,728 $33,315 $108,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,076
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8 / S8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$116,875
Adjustments for Features00-100-14,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,690$102,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,315$108,763
Adjustments for Features00-96-13,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,219$95,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8 / S8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
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
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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, passenger seat$100$100$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,075$3,175$17,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$14,340
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-13,345

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.8 in
Length191.6 in202.6 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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