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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $87,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $80,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $106,206 $135,780
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 875 875
Cargo net 100 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650
Navigation system       2,100  
iPod integration       100 0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 813 813
Cargo net 80 80 80    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605
Navigation system       1,953  
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 850 850 850 3,725 1,525
Options (change) 680 680 680 3,464 1,418
Destination 820 820 820 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $121,225 $151,725
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $112,970 $141,398

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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: $89,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,968
Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6420hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$121,225$151,725
Adjustments for Features-2,075-2,075-2,1750-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$33,520$35,490$121,225$149,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$28,710
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$112,970$141,398
Adjustments for Features-1,984-1,984-2,0800-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,002$32,050$33,939$112,970$139,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$26,760

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
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  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
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, 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$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$6,195$6,195$6,295$4,120$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$2,075$2,175$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,984-1,984-2,0800-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152010
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 Weight3,173 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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