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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: $32,710 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $4,645 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,299 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $3,843 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 | $33,300 | $35,600 | $44,500 |
| Base Invoice | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 | $31,304 | $33,464 | $41,832 |
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Cargo mat | 125 | 125 | 125 | 160 | 160 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Convenience Package | 950 | 950 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Cargo mat | 99 | 99 | 99 | 149 | 149 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Convenience Package | 884 | 884 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | ||||
| Options (change) | 595 | 595 | 595 | 3,130 | 3,130 | 1,025 |
| Options (change) | 468 | 468 | 468 | 2,913 | 2,913 | 954 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $32,710 | $34,810 | $35,680 | $37,355 | $39,725 | $46,520 |
| Total Invoice | $31,299 | $33,314 | $34,148 | $35,142 | $37,372 | $43,781 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,360 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,710 | $34,810 | $35,680 | $37,355 | $39,725 | $46,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -540 | -540 | -640 | 0 | -1,700 | -4,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,170 | $34,270 | $35,040 | $37,355 | $38,025 | $41,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 | $0 | $670 | $4,505 |
| Total Invoice | $31,299 | $33,314 | $34,148 | $35,142 | $37,372 | $43,781 |
| Adjustments for Features | -517 | -517 | -613 | 0 | -1,599 | -4,386 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,782 | $32,797 | $33,535 | $35,142 | $35,773 | $39,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 | $0 | $631 | $4,253 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,355 | $5,355 | $5,455 | $4,815 | $6,515 | $9,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $540 | $540 | $640 | $0 | $1,700 | $4,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -517 | -517 | -613 | 0 | -1,599 | -4,386 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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