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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: $42,265

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,457

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR63.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $35,875
Base Invoice $36,669 $33,364
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
Heated front seats 225  
Cold Weather Package   500
Sport Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Rear side airbags 310 325
Navigation system 1,589 1,813
Heated front seats 199  
Cold Weather Package   466
Sport Package   1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,375 5,775
Options (change) 2,098 5,371
Destination 690 825
Total Price $42,265 $42,475
Total Invoice $39,457 $39,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,597
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR63.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,265$42,475
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,665$42,475
Total Invoice$39,457$39,560
Adjustments for Features-1,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,963$39,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR63.2
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$6,300$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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