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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: $33,060

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,715

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA3
TrimTDI SEL Premium2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $30,250
Base Invoice $30,876 $28,134
Cargo net 95  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cargo net 69  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 95 7,150
Options (change) 69 6,652
Destination 770 895
Total Price $33,060 $38,295
Total Invoice $31,715 $35,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA3
TrimTDI SEL Premium2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,060$38,295
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,060$37,910
Total Invoice$31,715$35,681
Adjustments for Features0-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,715$35,322

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA3
TrimTDI SEL Premium2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.954.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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