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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: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Passat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $33,597
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350  
Sport Package 1,450 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,800
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 975
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119  
Sport Package 1,348 1,348  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Rear side airbags 325 325 310
Navigation system 2,326 2,326 1,589
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 861
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 14,725 10,725 3,350
Options (change) 13,696 9,980 2,959
Destination 825 825 690
Total Price $46,550 $51,950 $40,090
Total Invoice $43,351 $48,377 $37,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,452
Model Year200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Passat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$46,550$51,950$40,090
Adjustments for Features-1,775-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,775$48,475$40,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0
Total Invoice$43,351$48,377$37,246
Adjustments for Features-1,653-3,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,698$45,141$37,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Passat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,225$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,653-3,2360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelA4 / S4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.7 in
Length185.2 in188.2 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested219052%
Total Not Requested200048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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