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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,083

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,251

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $5,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $29,714 $40,596
All-weather floor mats 185 185 180  
Sport Package 5,450 4,030 650  
Xenon HID headlights 950 950    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Body kit 1,650 1,650    
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 168  
Sport Package 4,980 3,681 606  
Xenon HID headlights 839 839    
Rear side airbags 310 310 325 325
Body kit 1,390 1,390    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926  
Options (change) 9,263 7,843 6,860 1,375
Options (change) 8,150 6,851 6,385 1,279
Destination 640 640 975 975
Total Price $34,083 $38,663 $39,785 $46,000
Total Invoice $31,251 $35,488 $37,074 $42,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,013
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,083$38,663$39,785$46,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-3,015-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,083$37,423$36,770$40,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$3,505
Total Invoice$31,251$35,488$37,074$42,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,138-2,810-5,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,251$34,350$34,264$37,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0$3,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear $125  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$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$325  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,205$5,980$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$3,015$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138-2,810-5,333

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.8 in
Length188.2 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested444077%
Total Not Requested135023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested338071%
Total Not Requested140029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

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