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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $89,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $82,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $114,200
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $106,206
Lighting Package 1,095      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Premium Package       2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650
Navigation system       2,000
Lighting Package 942      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Premium Package       1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605
Navigation system       1,860
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 4,750
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 4,418
Destination 820 820 820 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $122,250
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,507
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6S6M6
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$33,120$35,565$38,130$122,250
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,420-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$31,145$33,610$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$113,924
Adjustments for Features-3,155-4,234-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$29,831$32,195$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$3,778$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,365$9,465$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$4,420$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,155-4,234-4,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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