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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: $110,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $101,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Cargo net 95 95 95      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575
Cargo net 69 69 69      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       535 535 535
Options (change) 470 470 470 575 575 575
Options (change) 369 369 369 535 535 535
Destination 795 795 795 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $141,825 $168,025 $197,525
Total Invoice $30,342 $32,728 $33,315 $132,076 $156,442 $183,877

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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: $106,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,237
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT6S6S6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$141,825$168,025$197,525
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,755-6,505-9,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,690$138,070$161,520$188,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,315$132,076$156,442$183,877
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,497-6,057-8,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,219$128,579$150,385$175,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$21,806$46,659

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
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$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$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$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400 
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-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$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,065$5,165$8,820$11,570$14,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,755$6,505$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,497-6,057-8,639

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height58.5 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.98.0 ft3

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