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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ3Q3PassatPassat
Trim40451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,000 $36,000 $30,995 $33,995
Premium Plus Package 2,900 2,900    
Navigation Plus Package 2,100 2,100    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium Plus Package 2,698 2,698    
Navigation Plus Package 1,954 1,954    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 5,870 5,870 375 375
Options (change) 5,462 5,462 300 300
Destination 1,095 1,095 820 820
Total Price $40,965 $42,965 $32,190 $35,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,614
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ3Q3PassatPassat
Trim40451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,965$42,965$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-2,040-2,0400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$40,925$32,190$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelQ3Q3PassatPassat
Trim40451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,240$5,200$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$2,040$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-327-3110-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212017
ModelQ3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height64.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested21522%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested21522%

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