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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $85,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $80,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatR8R8R8
Trim3.6 VR64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $27,513 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Sport Package 300      
Navigation system 1,800 2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Sport Package 274      
Navigation system 1,589 1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 7,350 4,850 650 650
Options (change) 6,660 4,511 605 605
Destination 630 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $37,930 $123,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $34,803 $114,967 $143,425 $186,979

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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: $85,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,481
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatR8R8R8
Trim3.6 VR64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,930$123,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3450-750-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,585$123,300$153,150$199,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,850$75,840
Total Invoice$34,803$114,967$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3170-699-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,486$114,967$142,726$185,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,759$70,466

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPassatR8R8R8
Trim3.6 VR64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,435$6,185$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0$750$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-3170-699-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
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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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
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested369070%
Total Not Requested159030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience 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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