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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: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,700 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $31,342 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Technology Package 2,600      
Sport Package 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Technology Package 2,418      
Sport Package 511      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,725 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,465 300 300 300
Destination 925 820 820 820
Total Price $38,350 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $35,732 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,750
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,350$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features-2,55000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,800$32,985$35,120$37,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$35,732$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features-2,37600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,356$31,606$33,654$35,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelQ3PassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$3,825$3,825$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,37600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelQ3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.4 in
Length172.8 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height62.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,173 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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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested69058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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