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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,609 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $4,576 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,317 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $4,476 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Komfort | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,195 | $31,950 | $43,650 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $25,412 | $29,714 | $40,596 | $51,058 |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 180 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo mat | 160 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 168 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 325 | 325 | 326 |
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo mat | 149 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,664 | 2,260 | 925 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 2,155 | 2,104 | 861 | 862 |
| Destination | 750 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $30,609 | $35,185 | $45,550 | $56,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,317 | $32,793 | $42,432 | $52,895 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,201 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,262 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Komfort | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | S6 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $30,609 | $35,185 | $45,550 | $56,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,375 | -7,560 | -8,035 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,609 | $32,810 | $37,990 | $48,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,180 | $15,955 |
| Total Invoice | $28,317 | $32,793 | $42,432 | $52,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,214 | -7,043 | -7,483 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,317 | $30,579 | $35,389 | $45,412 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,810 | $14,833 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Komfort | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| 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 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,315 | $6,690 | $11,875 | $12,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,375 | $7,560 | $8,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,214 | -7,043 | -7,483 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,345 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
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