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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: $34,545

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,892

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $45,756 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 2,300      
Driver Assist Package 2,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Lighting Package   1,095    
Floor mats   235    
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Technology Package 2,138      
Driver Assist Package 2,557      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Lighting Package   942    
Floor mats   185    
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,625 3,230 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 5,231 2,827 1,700 1,700
Destination 925 820 820 820
Total Price $55,750 $34,545 $36,990 $39,555
Total Invoice $51,912 $32,892 $35,385 $37,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,088
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,750$34,545$36,990$39,555
Adjustments for Features-2,0750-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,675$34,545$35,880$38,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$51,912$32,892$35,385$37,845
Adjustments for Features-1,9320-1,062-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,980$32,892$34,323$36,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,431$3,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,865$3,790$4,900$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9320-1,062-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
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.3,231 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 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested81536%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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