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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: $32,915

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,640

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $29,690
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,727
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,990
Convenience Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 185
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350 350
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 1,758
Convenience Package 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 145
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325 310
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 9,325 2,525
Options (change) 8,677 2,213
Destination 825 700
Total Price $37,420 $32,915
Total Invoice $34,863 $30,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,117
Model Year20102009
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$37,420$32,915
Adjustments for Features-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,160$32,915
Total Invoice$34,863$30,640
Adjustments for Features-2,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,757$30,640

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,512 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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