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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $29,714 $40,596
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180  
Cargo net 100 100 155 155
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Prestige Package     9,750 5,300
Sport Package     650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995  
Cargo mat     160  
Metal pedals     195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168  
Cargo net 80 80 144 144
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Prestige Package     8,138 4,930
Sport Package     606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926  
Cargo mat     149  
Metal pedals     182  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 710 710 12,660 6,030
Options (change) 565 565 10,849 5,610
Destination 850 850 975 975
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $45,585 $50,655
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $41,538 $47,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,549
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$45,585$50,655
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,340-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$36,060$44,245$47,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$2,910
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$41,538$47,181
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,221-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$34,501$40,317$43,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$3,604

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,065$6,255$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,340$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,221-3,260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested365055%
Total Not Requested304045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140034%
Total Not Requested274066%

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