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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,965

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $31,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,266

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $28,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA8A8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $78,772 $124,157
Executive Package 11,720 11,720      
Cold Weather Package       800  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,300  
Executive Package 11,145 11,145      
Cold Weather Package       744  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,209  
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 2,100 0
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 1,953 0
Destination 870 870 870 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $87,675 $135,675
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $81,600 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,053
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA8A8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$87,675$135,675
Adjustments for Features00-50-3,525-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,230$84,150$126,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0$42,400
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$81,600$126,332
Adjustments for Features00-48-3,281-8,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,222$78,319$117,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,956$0$39,516

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA8A8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,815$7,865$11,340$16,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$50$3,525$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-48-3,281-8,497

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.9 in122.9 in
Length188.8 in207.4 in
Width76.4 in76.7 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested496586%
Total Not Requested80014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested496586%
Total Not Requested80014%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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