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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelPassatA3A3
TrimKomfort2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,404 $31,561
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,990 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700 700
S Line Package   2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Audio Package   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     350
Rear side airbags 310 319 319
Navigation system 1,758 1,774 1,775
Cold Weather Package   637 637
S Line Package   2,002  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Audio Package   1,229  
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Satellite radio     319
Options (change) 2,340 8,100 4,900
Options (change) 2,068 7,372 4,461
Destination 700 720 720
Total Price $32,730 $34,160 $39,600
Total Invoice $30,495 $31,496 $36,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year200920072007
ModelPassatA3A3
TrimKomfort2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,730$34,160$39,600
Adjustments for Features-2500-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$34,160$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$30,495$31,496$36,742
Adjustments for Features-2330-3,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,262$31,496$33,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920072007
ModelPassatA3A3
TrimKomfort2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,590$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330-3,271

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,513 lb.3,264 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50523%
Total Not Requested170077%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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