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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $30,353 $33,230
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125      
Navigation system 2,100 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Heated second row seats   225      
Premium Package     4,000    
Cargo net       100 100
Rear spoiler       375 375
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977      
Navigation system 1,953 1,813      
Cold Weather Package 512        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325      
Heated second row seats   209      
Premium Package     3,720    
Cargo net       80 80
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 5,675 5,625 4,000 475 475
Options (change) 5,279 5,233 3,720 380 380
Destination 775 775 775 850 850
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,750 $56,710 $73,785 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $39,815 $52,915 $68,822 $31,583 $34,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,752
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,750$56,710$73,785$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,800-3,675-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$55,860$71,985$29,300$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,110$29,235$0$2,850
Total Invoice$39,815$52,915$68,822$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-793-1,679-3,520-3,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,815$52,122$67,143$28,063$30,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,307$27,328$0$2,733

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

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 3.2S4RS42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $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$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
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$3,875$4,725$5,675$7,550$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,800$3,675$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-793-1,679-3,520-3,664

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

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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