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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,885

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Sport Package 1,000        
Premium Plus Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Sport Package 930        
Premium Plus Package 1,954        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 3,675 575 2,275 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 3,420 536 2,000 2,000 2,000
Destination 925 925 820 820 820
Total Price $40,500 $50,700 $34,885 $37,020 $39,090
Total Invoice $37,733 $47,217 $33,306 $35,354 $37,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,966
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,500$50,700$34,885$37,020$39,090
Adjustments for Features0-900-565-565-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$49,800$34,320$36,455$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$37,733$47,217$33,306$35,354$37,339
Adjustments for Features0-838-539-540-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,733$46,379$32,767$34,814$36,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,646$0$2,047$3,937

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,275$3,940$3,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$565$565$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-539-540-635

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelA4 / S4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length185.1 in191.6 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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