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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: $41,090

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,054

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,915 $31,370
Base Invoice $32,471 $29,095
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Rear side airbags 350 350
iPod integration 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 800 950
Navigation system 1,950 1,800
Sunshades, second row 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sport Package   4,030
AWD   1,950
Cold Weather Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Rear side airbags 325 310
iPod integration 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 745 839
Navigation system 1,813 1,589
Sunshades, second row 139  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sport Package   3,681
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 5,500 9,080
Options (change) 5,113 8,319
Destination 775 640
Total Price $41,190 $41,090
Total Invoice $38,359 $38,054

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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: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,347
Model Year20082007
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,190$41,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,190$39,965
Total Invoice$38,359$38,054
Adjustments for Features0-1,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,359$37,012

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
ModelA3Passat
Trim3.2 S line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
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 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested318068%
Total Not Requested147532%

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