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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: $90,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $84,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Lighting Package 1,095          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Floor mats 235          
Cargo net 100 100 100      
Navigation system       2,100    
Convenience Package       2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650 650
iPod integration       100 100 100
Power front seats           2,000
Lighting Package 942          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Floor mats 185          
Cargo net 80 80 80      
Navigation system       1,953    
Convenience Package       1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605 605
iPod integration       93 93 93
Power front seats           1,860
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 4,850 750 2,750
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 4,511 698 2,558
Destination 820 820 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $124,000 $156,200 $177,545
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $115,618 $145,564 $165,415

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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: $93,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,510
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT6T6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,120$35,565$38,130$124,000$156,200$177,545
Adjustments for Features-2,585-3,695-3,7950-500-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$31,870$34,335$124,000$155,700$172,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$31,700$48,920
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$115,618$145,564$165,415
Adjustments for Features-2,464-3,539-3,6350-466-4,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,108$30,526$32,890$115,618$145,098$161,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,418$3,782$0$29,480$45,488

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Cruise control   $150$150$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   
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$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   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
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$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels     $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler     $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$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   
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,055$8,165$8,265$4,470$4,970$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$3,695$3,795$0$500$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-3,539-3,6350-466-4,309

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162014
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.2 in75.0 in
Height58.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 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 headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested69082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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