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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: $32,745

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelA3A3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration -200 -200      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Cargo net     100 100 100
Floor mats     235    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
iPod integration -186 -186      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Lighting Package     942    
Cargo net     80 80 80
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 1,430 100 100
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 1,207 80 80
Destination 895 895 820 820 820
Total Price $35,315 $38,295 $32,745 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $32,908 $35,681 $31,272 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,638
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelA3A3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,315$38,295$32,745$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,190-5,300-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$37,245$28,555$29,890$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$32,908$35,681$31,272$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,002-5,085-5,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,908$34,703$27,270$28,680$31,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,410$3,774

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelA3A3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,200$7,340$8,450$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,190$5,300$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,002-5,085-5,181

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,231 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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