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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,227 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Plus Package 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation Plus Package 1,768      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,450 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,279 300 300 300
Destination 925 770 770 770
Total Price $35,875 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $33,431 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,875$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,43500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$33,431$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,26900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,162$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$2,940$2,940$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,26900-96

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelQ3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height62.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.2 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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