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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: $32,350

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $4,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $31,095
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 235
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   100
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 185
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 8,750 335
Options (change) 8,140 265
Destination 895 920
Total Price $36,915 $32,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,375
Model Year20132020
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,915$32,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,915$27,860

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132020
ModelA3Passat
Trim2.0TSEL
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132020
ModelA3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length168.7 in193.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,325 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
Volkswagen Passat SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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