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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: $39,429

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $127,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,530

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $118,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelPassatR8R8
TrimVR6V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $33,597 $151,497 $176,607
Rear spoiler 479    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
All-weather floor mats 185 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Rear spoiler 310    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
All-weather floor mats 145 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 2,689 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 2,243 1,042 1,042
Destination 690 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $39,429 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $36,530 $155,089 $180,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,340
Model Year200820172017
ModelPassatR8R8
TrimVR6V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$39,429$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,605-8,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,429$160,965$185,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$36,530$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-5,219-7,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,530$149,870$172,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820172017
ModelPassatR8R8
TrimVR6V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,105$11,710$14,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,605$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,219-7,801

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082017
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in76.4 in
Height58.0 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.28.0 ft3

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