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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: $32,420

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,995
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 50  
All-weather floor mats 120 235
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Cargo net   100
LED headlights   1,195
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 47  
All-weather floor mats 112 185
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Cargo net   80
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 4,625 1,530
Options (change) 4,306 1,293
Destination 825 895
Total Price $32,720 $32,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,351
Model Year20102019
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,720$32,420
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$31,720

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102019
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102019
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,274 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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 headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50530%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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