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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $82,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $106,206 $138,570
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 95 95 95    
Navigation system       2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650
iPod integration       100 0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 69 69 69    
Navigation system       1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,850 650
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,651 605
Destination 795 795 795 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $121,300 $153,900
Total Invoice $30,342 $32,728 $33,315 $113,107 $143,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,531
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$121,300$153,900
Adjustments for Features-800-800-9000-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$33,380$33,890$121,300$152,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$30,810
Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,315$113,107$143,425
Adjustments for Features-766-766-8620-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,576$31,962$32,453$113,107$141,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$28,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,195$5,295$4,395$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$900$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-766-766-8620-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in174.5 in
Width72.2 in75.0 in
Height58.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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