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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $82,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $75,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $109,000
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $101,370
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650
Navigation system       2,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605
Navigation system       1,860
Options (change) 375 375 375 2,650
Options (change) 300 300 300 2,465
Destination 820 820 820 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $114,750
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $106,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,754
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$114,750
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,035-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,455$32,555$33,325$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$106,935
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,950-2,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,181$31,196$31,934$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,205$6,205$6,305$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,035$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,950-1,950-2,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142008
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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