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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $1,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelA3A3Passat
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $26,995
Convenience Package 675    
Sport Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Lighting Package     1,195
Cargo net     100
Rear spoiler     375
Convenience Package 614    
Sport Package 1,638    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Lighting Package     1,028
Cargo net     80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 6,160 3,835 1,995
Options (change) 5,607 3,491 1,678
Destination 720 720 995
Total Price $31,620 $38,535 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,877
Model Year200620062021
ModelA3A3Passat
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,620$38,535$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$34,985$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062021
ModelA3A3Passat
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$7,575$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,295-225

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062021
ModelA3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length168.7 in193.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested68033%
Total Not Requested137567%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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