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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: $34,083

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,251

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $5,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $22,461 $27,997
Sport Package 650   5,450 4,030
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 180   185 185
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Cargo mat 160      
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Cargo net 155 155    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Body kit     1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights     950 950
Rear spoiler     479 479
iPod integration     199 199
Sport Package 606   4,980 3,681
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 168   145 145
Rear side airbags 325 325 310 310
Cargo mat 149      
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Cargo net 144 144    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Body kit     1,390 1,390
Xenon HID headlights     839 839
Rear spoiler     310 310
iPod integration     176 176
Options (change) 6,860 1,375 9,263 7,843
Options (change) 6,385 1,279 8,150 6,851
Destination 975 975 640 640
Total Price $39,785 $46,000 $34,083 $38,663
Total Invoice $37,074 $42,850 $31,251 $35,488

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,013
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,785$46,000$34,083$38,663
Adjustments for Features-3,015-5,7250-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$40,275$34,083$37,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$0$3,340
Total Invoice$37,074$42,850$31,251$35,488
Adjustments for Features-2,810-5,3330-1,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,264$37,517$31,251$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,253$0$3,099

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

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3PassatPassat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS32.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0 $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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$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$325
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$5,980$8,690$2,965$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$5,725$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,810-5,3330-1,138

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

Model Year20182007
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

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested444077%
Total Not Requested135023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested338071%
Total Not Requested140029%

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