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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $93,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $86,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Cargo net 100 100      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
LED headlights     3,500    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Cargo net 80 80      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
LED headlights     3,255    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 475 475 8,450 650 650
Options (change) 380 380 7,859 605 605
Destination 850 850 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $126,900 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $118,315 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,654
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4280hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6S6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,975$35,975$126,900$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-4,095-4,2450-500-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$31,730$126,900$153,400$199,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$26,500$72,340
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$118,315$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,922-4,0660-466-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,661$30,394$118,315$142,959$185,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$24,644$67,211

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatR8R8R8
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr 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   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $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   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $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   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $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
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,630$8,780$4,535$5,035$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$4,245$0$500$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,922-4,0660-466-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,275 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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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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