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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatA3 / S3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $42,500
Base Invoice $32,601 $39,527
Rear spoiler 375  
Body kit 1,900  
Cargo net 100 150
Prestige Package   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear spoiler 300  
Body kit 1,700  
Cargo net 80 139
Prestige Package   5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,375 6,875
Options (change) 2,080 6,393
Destination 820 925
Total Price $37,190 $50,300
Total Invoice $35,501 $46,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,783
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatA3 / S3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,190$50,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,190$47,550
Total Invoice$35,501$46,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,501$44,284

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelPassatA3 / S3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,561

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelPassatA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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