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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: $31,664

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimKomfortA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $26,436 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
All-weather floor mats 185 180 180 180
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Body kit 1,650      
Rear spoiler 479      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   115 115 115
Heated front seats   500    
All-weather floor mats 145 168 168 168
Rear side airbags 310 325 325 326
Body kit 1,390      
Rear spoiler 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   107 107 107
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 2,664 1,720 1,220 1,220
Options (change) 2,155 1,603 1,136 1,137
Destination 700 950 950 950
Total Price $31,664 $33,870 $45,070 $56,670
Total Invoice $29,291 $31,569 $41,984 $52,773

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimKomfortA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,664$33,870$45,070$56,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-7,325-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,664$31,595$37,745$48,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,150$17,025
Total Invoice$29,291$31,569$41,984$52,773
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-6,823-7,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,291$29,449$35,161$45,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,712$15,828

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

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimKomfortA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,375$11,425$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$7,325$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,120-6,823-7,496

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,345 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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