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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Sport Package 650        
Premium Plus Package 3,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Cargo net 150 150 100 100 100
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Technology Package   3,000      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Sport Package 606        
Premium Plus Package 3,024        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Cargo net 139 139 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Technology Package   2,790      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 4,920 4,020 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 4,579 3,739 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 950 950 820 820 820
Total Price $37,070 $47,870 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $34,545 $44,587 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $850
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,070$47,870$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features-10-5,02500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$42,845$35,360$37,495$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,785$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$34,545$44,587$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features-9-4,68000-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,536$39,907$33,686$35,734$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,371$0$2,048$3,938

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

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200   
In-vehicle Internet $150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
LED headlights $1000   
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$10,265$5,240$5,240$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$5,025$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-4,68000-95

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length175.4 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested86545%
Total Not Requested105055%

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