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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: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $46,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $42,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $78,750
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $73,237
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Options (change) 375 375 375 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 0
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $79,625
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $74,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,373
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6372hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$79,625
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,090$74,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$74,112
Adjustments for Features00-96-5,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,543$68,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, 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
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
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
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$4,125$4,125$4,225$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-5,133

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,173 lb.4,410 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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