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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: $38,680

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,568

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $29,950
Base Invoice $31,561 $27,513
Cold Weather Package 700  
Technology Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,950 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
AWD   1,950
Cold Weather Package 637  
Technology Package 1,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Rear side airbags 319 310
Navigation system 1,775 1,589
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 6,150 8,100
Options (change) 5,599 7,425
Destination 720 630
Total Price $40,850 $38,680
Total Invoice $37,880 $35,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year20072006
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$40,850$38,680
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$38,530
Total Invoice$37,880$35,568
Adjustments for Features0-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,880$35,430

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072006
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072006
ModelA3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.7 in
Length168.7 in188.2 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250565%
Total Not Requested132535%

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