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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $84,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $79,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatR8
Trim3.6 VR64.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $114,200
Base Invoice $27,513 $106,206
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Premium Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,860
Premium Package   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 7,050 4,750
Options (change) 6,386 4,418
Destination 630 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $37,630 $122,250
Total Invoice $34,529 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,010
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatR8
Trim3.6 VR64.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$37,630$122,250
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,960$122,250
Total Invoice$34,529$113,924
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,914$113,924

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatR8
Trim3.6 VR64.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in174.5 in
Width71.7 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested369070%
Total Not Requested159030%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested44051%
Total Not Requested42549%

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