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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,665 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $1,475 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,669 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $1,873 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| Sport Package | 300 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 180 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | |
| Cargo mat | 160 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 168 | |
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 325 | 325 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | |
| Cargo mat | 149 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |
| Options (change) | 6,085 | 5,215 | 1,375 |
| Options (change) | 5,526 | 4,853 | 1,279 |
| Destination | 630 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $36,665 | $38,140 | $46,000 |
| Total Invoice | $33,669 | $35,542 | $42,850 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $964 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,665 | $38,140 | $46,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -4,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,665 | $37,165 | $41,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,450 |
| Total Invoice | $33,669 | $35,542 | $42,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -909 | -4,085 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,669 | $34,633 | $38,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,132 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,965 | $4,940 | $8,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $4,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -909 | -4,085 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3730 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 29% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 54% |
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