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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Navigation system 2,100 1,950        
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500        
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0        
Premium Package     4,000      
Cargo net       95 95 95
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Navigation system 1,953 1,813        
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466        
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0        
Premium Package     3,720      
Cargo net       69 69 69
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 4,775 5,050 4,000 470 470 470
Options (change) 4,442 4,699 3,720 369 369 369
Destination 775 775 775 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $41,850 $56,135 $73,785 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $38,978 $52,381 $68,822 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,394
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,850$56,135$73,785$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-260-1,310-2,71000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,590$54,825$71,075$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,235$29,485$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$38,978$52,381$68,822$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-242-1,222-2,52800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,736$51,159$66,294$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,423$27,558$0$2,386$2,877

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

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Sunshades, second row  $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25
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   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0$0
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,775$6,175$3,465$3,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$1,310$2,710$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-1,222-2,52800-96

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

Model Year20082013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Passat
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.3,167 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 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested95057%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested57542%
Total Not Requested80058%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

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