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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S41.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 1,275 1,275        
Sunroof 1,400 1,000        
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900      
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500      
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350      
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000      
Lighting Package       1,095    
Cargo net       100 100 100
Floor mats       235    
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Technology Package 1,160 1,160        
Sunroof 1,274 910        
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639      
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410      
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455      
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319      
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910      
Lighting Package       942    
Cargo net       80 80 80
Floor mats       185    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 8,425 7,225 7,800 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 7,669 6,577 7,100 1,507 380 380
Destination 720 720 720 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $37,385 $42,435 $56,620 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $34,432 $39,108 $52,278 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S41.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,385$42,435$56,620$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,350-3,590-4,700-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$41,285$54,270$29,530$30,865$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,885$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$34,432$39,108$52,278$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,170-3,422-4,502-4,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,432$38,048$50,108$28,150$29,563$31,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,676$0$1,413$3,777

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S41.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,350$4,550$5,790$6,900$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,350$3,590$4,700$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,170-3,422-4,502-4,598

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelA4 / S4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.6 in191.6 in
Width69.8 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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