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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: $33,805

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,428

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0 TDITDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $32,915
Base Invoice $27,853 $31,564
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   95
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   69
Options (change) 6,875 95
Options (change) 6,396 69
Destination 825 795
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $36,350 $33,805
Total Invoice $33,774 $32,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,456
Model Year20102013
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0 TDITDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,350$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$33,690
Total Invoice$33,774$32,428
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$32,318

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0 TDITDI SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelA3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length168.7 in191.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,397 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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 seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80548%
Total Not Requested87552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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