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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: $37,465 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $9,080 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,765 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $6,996 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,270 | $36,835 | $33,300 | $35,600 | $44,500 |
| Base Invoice | $32,865 | $35,325 | $31,304 | $33,464 | $41,832 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 9,750 | 5,300 | ||
| Sport Package | 650 | 650 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 8,138 | 4,930 | ||
| Sport Package | 606 | 606 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | |||
| Metal pedals | 182 | 182 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,375 | 2,375 | 12,320 | 12,320 | 6,030 |
| Options (change) | 2,080 | 2,080 | 10,532 | 10,532 | 5,610 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $37,465 | $40,030 | $46,545 | $48,915 | $51,525 |
| Total Invoice | $35,765 | $38,225 | $42,761 | $44,991 | $48,437 |
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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: $7,540 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,581 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,465 | $40,030 | $46,545 | $48,915 | $51,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -100 | -1,540 | -3,240 | -3,815 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,465 | $39,930 | $45,005 | $45,675 | $47,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,465 | $0 | $670 | $2,705 |
| Total Invoice | $35,765 | $38,225 | $42,761 | $44,991 | $48,437 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -95 | -1,415 | -2,980 | -3,586 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,765 | $38,130 | $41,346 | $42,011 | $44,851 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,365 | $0 | $665 | $3,505 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $4,450 | $4,550 | $5,990 | $7,690 | $8,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $100 | $1,540 | $3,240 | $3,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -95 | -1,415 | -2,980 | -3,586 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 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 | 3,231 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
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 2940 | 44% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 2940 | 44% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 2640 | 64% |
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