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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,680

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,568

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $33,980
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,561
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
AWD 1,950  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Rear side airbags 310 319
Navigation system 1,589 1,775
AWD 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   637
Technology Package   1,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 8,100 6,150
Options (change) 7,425 5,599
Destination 630 720
Total Price $38,680 $40,850
Total Invoice $35,568 $37,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,680$40,850
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,530$40,850
Total Invoice$35,568$37,880
Adjustments for Features-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,430$37,880

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested250565%
Total Not Requested132535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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