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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: $35,360 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $4,855 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| 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 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 | $33,300 | $36,500 | $43,000 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | 100 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Sport Package | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 80 | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Sport Package | 606 | 606 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | 3,024 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,750 | 2,750 | 2,750 | 5,920 | 5,920 | 1,025 |
| Options (change) | 2,380 | 2,380 | 2,380 | 5,510 | 5,510 | 954 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,565 | $40,215 | $43,415 | $45,020 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,895 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| 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 | 150hp 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 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,565 | $40,215 | $43,415 | $45,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -760 | -2,460 | -3,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,465 | $39,455 | $40,955 | $41,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 | $0 | $1,500 | $1,905 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| 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 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| 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 changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,090 | $5,090 | $5,190 | $5,850 | $7,550 | $8,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $760 | $2,460 | $3,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -95 | -123 | -369 | -158 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2020 |
| 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 | 3,173 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
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 65% |
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