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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,214

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,801

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Passat
TrimS33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $30,180
Base Invoice $39,527 $27,997
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 185
Rear side airbags 350 350
Cargo net 150  
Cargo mat 115  
Sport Package   4,030
AWD   1,950
Navigation system   1,800
Body kit   1,650
Xenon HID headlights   950
Rear spoiler   479
iPod integration   0
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 145
Rear side airbags 325 310
Cargo net 139  
Cargo mat 107  
Sport Package   3,681
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,589
Body kit   1,390
Xenon HID headlights   839
Rear spoiler   310
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 3,970 11,394
Options (change) 3,693 10,164
Destination 925 640
Total Price $47,395 $42,214
Total Invoice $44,145 $38,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Passat
TrimS33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,395$42,214
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$42,214
Total Invoice$44,145$38,801
Adjustments for Features-2,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,747$38,801

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Passat
TrimS33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,325$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3980

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.7 in
Length175.4 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested338071%
Total Not Requested140029%

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