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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: $33,294

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $86,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $81,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatR8
TrimLuxVR64.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $114,200
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $106,206
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 2,650
Options (change) 2,098 2,098 2,465
Destination 690 690 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $33,294 $39,244 $120,150
Total Invoice $30,895 $36,385 $111,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,985
Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatR8
TrimLuxVR64.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4280hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,294$39,244$120,150
Adjustments for Features-980-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,314$37,559$120,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$30,895$36,385$111,971
Adjustments for Features-909-1,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,986$34,823$111,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,837$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatR8
TrimLuxVR64.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,955$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-909-1,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
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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