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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: $41,245

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,199

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR62.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $27,270
Base Invoice $29,095 $25,361
Sport Package 4,030 1,400
AWD 1,950 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Rear side airbags 350 350
All-weather floor mats 185 120
iPod integration 0 -200
Aluminum roof rails   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sport Package 3,681 1,303
AWD 1,900 1,951
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589 1,860
Rear side airbags 310 325
All-weather floor mats 145 112
iPod integration 0 -186
Aluminum roof rails   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 9,265 13,100
Options (change) 8,464 12,187
Destination 640 875
Total Price $41,275 $41,245
Total Invoice $38,199 $38,423

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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: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR62.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,275$41,245
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$41,245
Total Invoice$38,199$38,423
Adjustments for Features-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,375$38,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatA3
Trim3.6 VR62.0T
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,715$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
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.3,479 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
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
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested305566%
Total Not Requested160034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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