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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: $34,790

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,525 $33,980
Base Invoice $32,151 $31,561
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69  
Cold Weather Package   637
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 470 4,985
Options (change) 369 4,538
Destination 795 720
Total Price $34,790 $39,685
Total Invoice $33,315 $36,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year20132006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,790$39,685
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$38,725
Total Invoice$33,315$36,819
Adjustments for Features0-891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,315$35,928

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-891

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,446 lb.3,660 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 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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