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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: $32,915

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,640

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatA3
TrimKomfort2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $27,270
Base Invoice $27,727 $25,361
Navigation system 1,990 2,000
All-weather floor mats 185 120
Rear side airbags 350 350
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 1,758 1,860
All-weather floor mats 145 112
Rear side airbags 310 325
Aluminum roof rails   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed automated manual   1,376
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,525 9,600
Options (change) 2,213 8,931
Destination 700 895
Total Price $32,915 $37,765
Total Invoice $30,640 $35,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,208
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatA3
TrimKomfort2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,915$37,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$35,255
Total Invoice$30,640$35,187
Adjustments for Features0-2,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,640$32,848

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatA3
TrimKomfort2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,455$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,339

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,512 lb.3,329 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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested85554%
Total Not Requested72546%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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