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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,965

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,378

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $33,597
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Sport Package 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 185
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Cargo mat 115 115  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Cargo net 150 150  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
iPod integration     199
Heated front seats     225
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Sport Package 606    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 145
Rear side airbags 325 325 310
Cargo mat 107 107  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Cargo net 139 139  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
iPod integration     176
Heated front seats     199
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 5,815 1,665 3,088
Options (change) 5,412 1,549 2,530
Destination 950 950 690
Total Price $37,965 $45,515 $39,828
Total Invoice $35,378 $42,397 $36,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,965$45,515$39,828
Adjustments for Features-950-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,015$41,465$39,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0
Total Invoice$35,378$42,397$36,817
Adjustments for Features-885-3,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,493$38,624$36,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,131$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$8,475$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-885-3,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.7 in
Length175.4 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,306 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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