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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Passat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $28,300
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $26,436
Navigation system 2,100 1,950   1,990
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125    
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Premium Package     4,000  
Rear spoiler       479
Body kit       1,650
Navigation system 1,953 1,813   1,758
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977    
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 310
Premium Package     3,720  
Rear spoiler       310
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 5,025 5,300 4,350 4,469
Options (change) 4,674 4,931 4,045 3,768
Destination 775 775 775 700
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $42,100 $56,385 $74,135 $33,469
Total Invoice $39,210 $52,613 $69,147 $30,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,372
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Passat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$42,100$56,385$74,135$33,469
Adjustments for Features-3,150-4,200-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$52,185$68,785$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,235$29,835$0
Total Invoice$39,210$52,613$69,147$30,904
Adjustments for Features-2,934-3,919-4,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,276$48,694$64,157$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,418$27,881$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Passat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
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 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,840$7,990$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$4,200$5,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,934-3,919-4,9900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length180.6 in188.2 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested27516%
Total Not Requested140084%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested1259%
Total Not Requested125091%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested87538%
Total Not Requested140062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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