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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $91,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $84,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Cargo net 100 100        
Navigation system     2,100      
Rearview camera     1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650 650
iPod integration     100 100 100 100
Power front seats         2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Cargo net 80 80        
Navigation system     1,953      
Rearview camera     930      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605 605
iPod integration     93 93 93 93
Power front seats         1,860 1,860
Options (change) 475 475 3,850 750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 380 380 3,581 698 2,558 2,558
Destination 820 820 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $124,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $115,618 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415

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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: $95,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,137
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT6S6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,290$35,290$124,000$158,900$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features-3,595-3,6950-1,200-5,275-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,695$31,595$124,000$157,700$175,225$198,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$33,700$51,225$74,975
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$115,618$148,075$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features-3,443-3,5390-1,118-4,914-6,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,481$30,262$115,618$146,957$163,249$185,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$31,339$47,631$69,629

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000$4000
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser     $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,815$4,120$5,320$9,395$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$3,695$0$1,200$5,275$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,443-3,5390-1,118-4,914-6,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015
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
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

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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