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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: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $68,867 $89,465
Cold Weather Package     950 850
Technology Package     3,600 3,500
Cold Weather Package     883 791
Technology Package     3,347 3,256
Options (change) 0 0 4,550 4,350
Options (change) 0 0 4,230 4,047
Destination 820 820 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,090 $37,655 $79,425 $103,475
Total Invoice $33,685 $36,145 $73,922 $96,437

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,198
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$35,090$37,655$79,425$103,475
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,340-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$37,555$75,085$98,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$23,150
Total Invoice$33,685$36,145$73,922$96,437
Adjustments for Features0-96-4,039-4,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$36,049$69,883$91,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$21,670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,325$9,565$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,340$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-4,039-4,884

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162009
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.9 in
Length191.6 in199.3 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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