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Vehicle OverviewFollowing its debut in Europe, Volkswagen's luxury Phaeton sedan reached the U.S. for the 2004 model year. Two engines are available in U.S. models: a 4.2-liter V-8 or a... Read full review
I did a lot of research and compared the Phaeton to the Mercedes-Benz CLS- / S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus 430 and Audi A8u, and have to say that the Phaeton won - hands down. What a great... Read full review
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| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: 4dr Sedan V8 6-spd Auto | $66,700 / $61,194 | City: 16 Hwy: 22 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: 4dr Sedan V8 6-spd Auto 4-seater | $74,350 / $68,183 | City: 16 Hwy: 22 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: 4dr Sedan W12 5-spd Auto | $96,600 / $88,508 | City: 12 Hwy: 18 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: 4dr Sedan W12 5-spd Auto 4-seater | $101,300 / $92,801 | City: 12 Hwy: 18 |
(2004 model shown) Phaeton Volkswagen's largest, costliest, and most luxurious vehicle comes in four-and five-seat models and is wrapped in stately styling ... Read full review
for the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $66,700 - $101,300
I did a lot of research and compared the Phaeton to the Mercedes-Benz CLS- / S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus 430 and Audi A8u, and have to say that the Phaeton... Read more
The Phaeton is a very no nonsense luxury vehicle. It has all the appointments of its competitors, but has the practicality of a VW. The uniqueness of the big... Read more
This car is the epitome of understated elegance. Since I've previously owned the A8L, 740IL, S430 and 3.5RL but yet the Phaeton has been the most refined and... Read more
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