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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: $31,915

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3PassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $29,724 $32,601
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    
Cargo net     100 100
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    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 100 100
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 80 80
Destination 895 895 820 820
Total Price $35,315 $38,295 $31,915 $34,915
Total Invoice $32,908 $35,681 $30,624 $33,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,226
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3PassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,315$38,295$31,915$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,150-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$37,245$26,765$29,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,900
Total Invoice$32,908$35,681$30,624$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,942-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,908$34,703$25,682$28,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelA3A3PassatPassat
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,950$8,050$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,150$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,942-5,037

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132017
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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