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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,189 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $7,451 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,662 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $7,497 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,180 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $27,997 | $38,224 |
| Sport Package | 4,030 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 180 |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |
| Body kit | 1,650 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | |
| Cargo mat | 115 | |
| Sport Package | 3,681 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 168 |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |
| Body kit | 1,390 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 325 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | |
| Cargo mat | 107 | |
| Options (change) | 12,369 | 8,645 |
| Options (change) | 11,025 | 8,040 |
| Destination | 640 | 895 |
| Total Price | $43,189 | $50,640 |
| Total Invoice | $39,662 | $47,159 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,901 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,260 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/27 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,189 | $50,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,189 | $46,090 |
| Total Invoice | $39,662 | $47,159 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,237 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,662 | $42,922 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,850 | $10,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,237 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 |
| 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 | 3,829 lb. | 3,462 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
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3380 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2750 | 79% |
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