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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: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,423

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR62.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,669 $25,361
iPod integration 0 -200
All-weather floor mats 185 120
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Heated front seats 225  
Aluminum roof rails   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Sport Package   1,400
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration 0 -186
All-weather floor mats 145 112
Rear side airbags 310 325
Navigation system 1,589 1,860
Heated front seats 199  
Aluminum roof rails   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Sport Package   1,303
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
AWD   1,951
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,560 13,100
Options (change) 2,243 12,187
Destination 690 875
Total Price $42,450 $41,245
Total Invoice $39,602 $38,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR62.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,450$41,245
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,360$41,245
Total Invoice$39,602$38,423
Adjustments for Features-1,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,585$38,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatA3
TrimVR62.0T
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
SD Card slot $25
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$5,940$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
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
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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