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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: $31,664

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $28,300
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $26,436
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180     185
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Cargo mat 160      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Rear spoiler       479
Body kit       1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168     145
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 310
Cargo mat 149      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Rear spoiler       310
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 2,260 925 925 2,664
Options (change) 2,104 861 862 2,155
Destination 975 975 975 700
Total Price $35,185 $45,550 $56,800 $31,664
Total Invoice $32,793 $42,432 $52,895 $29,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$35,185$45,550$56,800$31,664
Adjustments for Features-2,575-7,760-8,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$37,790$48,565$31,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,180$15,955$0
Total Invoice$32,793$42,432$52,895$29,291
Adjustments for Features-2,400-7,229-7,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,393$35,203$45,226$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,810$14,833$0

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

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Passat
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$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$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$11,975$12,450$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$7,760$8,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-7,229-7,6690

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

Model Year20182009
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.3,345 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
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

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

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