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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,324

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $47,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Cargo net 100 100      
Body kit 1,900 1,900      
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package     3,950 3,950  
Wood trim         0
Cargo net 80 80      
Body kit 1,700 1,700      
Cold Weather Package     697 697 697
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package     3,673 3,673  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 6,950 6,950 2,850
Options (change) 1,780 1,780 6,463 6,463 2,651
Destination 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $33,815 $36,815 $85,275 $94,275 $118,675
Total Invoice $32,324 $35,201 $79,370 $87,740 $110,434

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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: $42,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,897
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$33,815$36,815$85,275$94,275$118,675
Adjustments for Features0-100-8,755-8,905-11,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$36,715$76,520$85,370$106,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$32,324$35,201$79,370$87,740$110,434
Adjustments for Features0-96-8,149-8,288-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,324$35,105$71,221$79,452$99,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$8,231$28,088

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelPassatPassatA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,325$12,980$13,130$16,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$8,755$8,905$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-8,149-8,288-11,125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172015
ModelPassatA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.8 in
Length191.6 in202.2 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,366 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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