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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,385 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $1,080 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,834 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $424 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Sport Package | 300 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 120 | 120 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Sport Package | 274 | 1,303 | 1,303 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,860 | 1,860 |
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 325 | 325 |
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 112 | 112 |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |
| Options (change) | 7,885 | 9,220 | 9,220 |
| Options (change) | 7,115 | 8,578 | 8,578 |
| Destination | 630 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $38,465 | $37,385 | $40,365 |
| Total Invoice | $35,258 | $34,834 | $37,607 |
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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: $735 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,465 | $37,385 | $40,365 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,815 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,650 | $37,385 | $39,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $35,258 | $34,834 | $37,607 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,664 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,594 | $34,834 | $36,629 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,790 | $1,975 | $3,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,815 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,664 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3255 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 2025 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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