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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: $40,400

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,470

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $33,980
Base Invoice $29,095 $31,561
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950 800
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
AWD 1,950  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839 728
Rear side airbags 310 319
Navigation system 1,589 1,775
AWD 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 9,080 5,700
Options (change) 8,319 5,189
Destination 640 720
Total Price $41,090 $40,400
Total Invoice $38,054 $37,470

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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: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year20072006
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,090$40,400
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$40,400
Total Invoice$38,054$37,470
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,966$37,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072006
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR63.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072006
ModelPassatA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length188.0 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height59.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested305566%
Total Not Requested160034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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