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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,210 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | ||
| Difference: $14,385 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | ||
| Difference: $12,475 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Passat |
| Trim | S3 | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $39,527 | $33,230 |
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | |
| Cargo mat | 115 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 235 |
| Cargo net | 150 | 100 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | |
| Cargo mat | 107 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 185 |
| Cargo net | 139 | 80 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 7,170 | 710 |
| Options (change) | 6,668 | 565 |
| Destination | 925 | 850 |
| Total Price | $50,595 | $36,210 |
| Total Invoice | $47,120 | $34,645 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,035 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,286 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Passat |
| Trim | S3 | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 292hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $50,595 | $36,210 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,350 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,245 | $36,210 |
| Total Invoice | $47,120 | $34,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,189 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,931 | $34,645 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Passat |
| Trim | S3 | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,450 | $5,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,350 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,189 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,462 lb. | 3,571 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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