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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,400

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,470

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $1,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S lineVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,980 $39,200
Base Invoice $31,561 $36,669
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Heated front seats   225
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775 1,589
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Rear side airbags 319 310
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 5,700 2,375
Options (change) 5,189 2,098
Destination 720 690
Total Price $40,400 $42,265
Total Invoice $37,470 $39,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $657
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S lineVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,400$42,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$40,840
Total Invoice$37,470$39,457
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,470$38,127

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S lineVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in106.7 in
Length168.7 in188.0 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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